Description
Succulent beef bites complement crispy potato fries in this classic comfort dish. Sizzling flavors and golden textures deliver a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) beef steak (sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 4 large potatoes (russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and cut into fries
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Cut potatoes into uniform, thin strips, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Seasoning Fries: Coat potato strips with extra virgin olive oil, then generously season with garlic powder, smoky paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cooking Potatoes: Spread potato strips in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or deep-fry in batches at 350°F (175°C), cooking until golden-brown and crisp. If baking, roast at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes, rotating midway. For deep-frying, drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Beef Seasoning: Thoroughly coat beef cubes with smoked paprika, onion powder, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Searing Beef: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil, sear beef cubes 2-3 minutes per side to develop a caramelized exterior while maintaining desired doneness.
- Garlic Butter Finish: Reduce skillet heat, melt unsalted butter, add minced garlic, and scrape browned bits. Return beef to skillet, gently coating with fragrant garlic butter.
- Plating: Garnish beef with freshly chopped parsley, serve alongside crispy potato fries with preferred condiments like ketchup, aioli, or barbecue sauce.
Notes
- Slice Precisely: Cut potatoes into uniform, thin strips to ensure even cooking and consistent crispiness.
- Oil Coating Matters: Thoroughly toss potato strips with olive oil to guarantee a golden, crisp exterior and prevent sticking.
- Spacing is Key: Arrange potato fries in a single layer without overcrowding to achieve maximum crunchiness and even browning.
- Searing Secrets: Use high heat and minimal movement when cooking beef bites to develop a perfect caramelized crust while keeping the inside tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking/Frying, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg