Description
A hot, garlicky sear, sweet caramelized potatoes, and tender peppers make this Whole30 steak bites dish sing on the plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 680 g (1.5 lb) sirloin or flat-iron steak, cut into 2–3 cm cubes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 600 g / 1.3 lb), peeled and cut into 2 cm cubes
- 2 bell peppers (about 300 g / 10.5 oz), cut into 2 cm pieces
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil, divided
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced (about 10 g)
- 1 tsp (5 g) smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp (9 g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Par-cook the sweet potatoes: Spread 600 g sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt. Roast in a preheated 220°C oven for 12–15 minutes, flipping once at 7 minutes.
- Season and cube the steak: Trim and pat dry 680 g steak, cut into cubes. Toss with smoked paprika, black pepper, and 1 tsp olive oil. Salt lightly before cooking.
- Sear the steak in batches: Heat a skillet over high heat, add 1 tbsp oil, and place half the steak cubes. Sear for 90–120 seconds, then flip and sear the other side for 60–90 seconds.
- Combine potatoes, peppers, and aromatics: Lower heat, add remaining oil, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 4–5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Finish and dress: Return steak to the skillet, toss briefly, and cook until heated through. Stir in vinegar, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley or cilantro. Rest before serving.
Notes
Rest the steak after cooking to keep bites juicy. Avoid crowding the pan for a better sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 110mg