🥩Honey-Balsamic Glazed Steak Bites with Garlic Herb Potatoes

Intermediate

📝 Ingredients:

For the Steak Bites:

• 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak (cut into bite-sized cubes)
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme (chopped)

For the Garlic Herb Potatoes:

• 3 cups baby potatoes (halved)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

🔥 Instructions:

🍽️ Step 1: Prep the Potatoes

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a bowl, toss your halved baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Spread them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cut-side down. This gets them super crispy on the surface.
4. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and fork-tender. You want a deep, roasted flavor, not just soft potatoes.

🥩 Step 2: Sear the Steak Bites

1. While the potatoes are roasting, pat your steak cubes completely dry with paper towels — this is key for getting that sizzle.
2. Season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy pan over high heat until just smoking. Add olive oil and sear the steak bites in batches (don’t crowd them!).
4. Cook each side for about 1–1½ minutes until golden-brown crust forms. Remove and set aside (don’t overcook — you want them juicy inside).

🍯 Step 3: Make the Glaze

1. In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add butter and minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
2. Pour in balsamic vinegar, honey, and mustard (if using). Stir and let it bubble for 2 minutes until it thickens slightly and smells like pure heaven.
3. Toss the steak bites back in and coat them thoroughly in the glossy glaze. Add rosemary or thyme and swirl the pan to coat everything beautifully.

🥔 Step 4: Assemble & Serve

1. Take your crispy roasted garlic herb potatoes and plate them alongside or underneath the steak.
2. Drizzle extra glaze over the steak bites, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

This dish is 🔥 comfort food with restaurant-level flavor — perfect for weekend flex meals or date-night dinner.