Description
Savory beef bites paired with crispy golden potato fries create a mouthwatering combination that delights taste buds. Seasoned with aromatic herbs and served hot, this hearty dish promises a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) beef steak (sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Potatoes:
- 4 large potatoes (russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and cut into fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) or ready a deep fryer at 350°F (175°C) for preparing the potato fries.
- Slice potatoes into uniform thin strips, ensuring equal thickness for consistent cooking.
- Toss potato slices with extra virgin olive oil, ensuring complete coverage, then season with garlic powder, smoky paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- For oven method, distribute potato strips in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding to guarantee crispiness.
- Roast potato fries for 25-30 minutes, rotating the baking sheet midway through cooking to ensure even golden-brown coloration.
- Alternatively, for deep-frying, submerge potato strips in hot oil, cooking in small batches until achieving a rich golden exterior and crisp texture.
- Remove fried potatoes using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on absorbent paper towels.
- Season beef cubes with smoked paprika, onion powder, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high temperature, adding a drizzle of olive oil.
- Sear beef cubes for 2-3 minutes per side, developing a rich caramelized exterior while maintaining desired internal doneness.
- Remove beef from skillet and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Melt unsalted butter in the same skillet, introducing minced garlic and scraping accumulated browned bits from the pan’s surface.
- Return beef bites to the skillet, gently coating with fragrant garlic butter.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the beef for added color and herbaceous notes.
- Plate crispy potato fries alongside succulent beef bites, accompanied by preferred condiments like tangy ketchup, creamy aioli, or smoky barbecue sauce.
Notes
- Potato preparation matters: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet for the crispiest, most golden fries that deliver maximum crunch.
- Temperature control is crucial: Use a meat thermometer to ensure beef bites reach safe internal temperature without overcooking, maintaining juicy tenderness.
- Oil temperature precision impacts frying: When deep-frying, keep oil consistently at 350F to prevent soggy or greasy potato fries.
- Seasoning technique enhances flavor: Always season ingredients before cooking to allow spices to deeply penetrate meat and potatoes.
- Resting meat after cooking redistributes juices: Let beef bites sit for a few minutes before serving to lock in maximum flavor and moisture.
- Drain fried potatoes properly: Use paper towels to remove excess oil, ensuring crispy exterior and preventing sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking/Frying, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg