Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

Tender beef bites with a crispy potato crust, enhanced by a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Par-cook the potatoes: Place halved potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until just tender, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and let steam-dry for 2 minutes.
Dry and season the beef: Pat beef cubes dry with paper towels, season with 1 tsp kosher salt and ½ tsp black pepper, and let rest for about 5 minutes.
Crisp the potatoes: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add potatoes cut-side down, and cook until golden and crisp, for 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Sear the beef: Increase heat to high, add beef in a single layer, and sear for about 3–4 minutes total, until deep brown.
Combine and flavor: Reduce heat to medium, return potatoes to pan, add butter and garlic, and cook until garlic is golden and butter foams, about 1–2 minutes. Add parsley, thyme, and lemon juice if using.
Rest and serve: Transfer beef and potatoes to a plate and let rest for 3 minutes. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over them when serving.

For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil and vegan butter. Avoid overcrowding the pan for best results.