Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Cheesy Smashed Potatoes

Prep + Cook Time: ~30 minutes
Serves: 4 (adjust as needed)
Based on inspiration from Cooking in the Midwest. Cooking in the Midwest

🌟 Introduction

Craving a comforting, flavour-packed meal that comes together quickly? This dish pairs juicy steak bites cooked in garlic-butter with crispy smashed potatoes topped with melted cheese and green onions. It hits all the notes: rich, satisfying, and simple enough for a weeknight dinner.

🧂 Ingredients

2 strip steaks (or enough to feed your family) Cooking in the Midwest
Montreal steak seasoning (or preferred steak spice) Cooking in the Midwest
24 oz (about 1.5 lb) baby potatoes Cooking in the Midwest
Olive oil (for cooking)
Salt, pepper, garlic powder (for seasoning) Cooking in the Midwest
2 tbsp butter Cooking in the Midwest
1 tbsp minced garlic Cooking in the Midwest
Shredded cheddar cheese (for topping) Cooking in the Midwest
Chopped green onions (for garnish) Cooking in the Midwest

🔪 Instructions

Boil the potatoes: Bring a pot of water to boil; add baby potatoes and cook until just fork-tender. Cooking in the Midwest
Crisp the potatoes: Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Add some olive oil and the boiled potatoes. Smash each potato flat with a spatula. Drizzle oil, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder. Cook until crispy on each side. Cooking in the Midwest
Prepare the steak: While potatoes cook, cube the strip steak. Season with steak seasoning. Add to skillet/griddle and cook to your preferred doneness. Cooking in the Midwest
Make garlic-butter finish: Once steak is cooked, turn off heat (or reduce). Add butter + minced garlic. Stir so steak bites are coated with the garlic-butter. Cooking in the Midwest
Assemble & serve: Top the crispy smashed potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions. Serve steak bites alongside the potatoes. Enjoy while hot. Cooking in the Midwest

🍽️ Serving Suggestions & Tips

Serve with a simple green salad or steamed veggies to balance the richness.
If you don’t have a griddle, you can use a large heavy skillet on the stovetop.
For more crunch on potatoes: make sure you dry them well after boiling, and smash them thin.
Adjust steak seasoning and doneness to your taste — some prefer medium-rare, others well done.
Leftovers: Store steak and potatoes separately in the fridge; reheat gently so the potatoes don’t lose crispness.

🎯 Final Thoughts

This recipe captures comfort food at its best—rich garlic-butter steak bites, crispy smashed potatoes with melted cheese, all in about 30 minutes. It’s perfect for a family dinner, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.