Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Crispy Fries and Fresh Salad

 

Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Servings: 2

🛒 Ingredients

For the Garlic Butter Steak & Peppers:

• 1 lb (450g) sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips

• 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, sliced into thin strips

• 1 small yellow onion, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp butter

• The Savory Glaze: 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp honey, and a pinch of black pepper.

For the Crispy Fries:

• 2 large Russet potatoes (or 1 bag of frozen French fries)

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• Salt to taste

For the Fresh Side Salad:

• 2 cups mixed salad greens or chopped romaine lettuce

• 1/2 English cucumber, sliced into rounds

• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes

• 2 tbsp of your favorite light vinaigrette dressing

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cook the French Fries

• From Scratch: Cut potatoes into thin fry shapes. Soak in cold water for 15 minutes to remove excess starch, then pat completely dry. Toss with 1 tablespoon of oil and salt. Air-fry at 400°F (205°C) or bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy.

• From Frozen: Cook in an air fryer or oven according to the package directions.

Step 2: Sear the Steak Bites

1. Pat the steak cubes completely dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper.

2. Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the olive oil and butter.

3. Once the butter is melted and foaming, add the steak bites in a single layer. Let them sear without moving for 2 minutes to lock in a deep brown crust. Flip and cook for 1 more minute, then transfer the steak to a clean plate.

Step 3: Sauté the Bell Peppers & Create the Sauce

1. Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet with the leftover steak juices, toss in the sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until they start to soften but still have a bit of crunch.

2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until highly fragrant.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Pour the mixture directly over the vegetables and let it bubble for 1 minute to thicken.

Step 4: Toss Everything Together

1. Return the cooked steak bites and any juices from the plate back into the skillet with the peppers.

2. Toss everything together for 30 seconds to glaze the meat and veggies in the rich garlic-butter sauce, then remove from heat.

Step 5: Plate Your Meal

To perfectly match the layout in IMG_2811.JPG_3.jpeg, arrange your plate into three distinct sections:

• Right side: A generous pile of hot, crispy fries.

• Top left: A fresh bed of salad greens topped with cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes, drizzled with vinaigrette.

• Bottom left: The mountain of glossy, saucy garlic butter steak bites and colorful peppers.