Italian Steak Bites with Potato and Mushroom Hash
A flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring steak bites cooked in a fragrant herb butter, served alongside a rustic potato and mushroom hash.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes steak top sirloin or tenderloin
Substitute: Stew meat (cut into smaller cubes)
- 1 lb, diced potatoes yukon gold
Substitute: Red potatoes, diced
- 4 oz, sliced mushrooms cremini
Substitute: White button mushrooms
- 1/2 medium, diced onion yellow
Substitute: Red onion
- 4 tbsp butter unsalted
Substitute: Olive oil
- 1/4 cup parsley fresh chopped
Substitute: Italian seasoning (1 tbsp)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Substitute: Garlic powder (1/2 tsp)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Substitute: Vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Equipment Needed
- • Large skillet
- • Small bowl
- • Chef's knife
- • Cutting board
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
600
Protein
45g
Carbs
45g
Fat
30g
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp of softened butter, minced garlic, and half of the chopped parsley. This will be your garlic-parsley butter for the steak.
⏱️ 3 min
Technique: mixing
- 2
Season the steak bites with salt and pepper. This enhances their natural flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
Technique: seasoning
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Adding olive oil helps prevent sticking.
⏱️ 2 min
Technique: heating
- 4
Add the steak bites to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked to your desired doneness. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan, cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 7 min
Technique: sautéing
- 5
Remove the steak bites from the skillet and set aside. Keep them warm.
⏱️ 1 min
Technique: removing
- 6
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat. The butter will add richness and flavor to the hash.
⏱️ 1 min
Technique: melting
- 7
Add the diced potatoes and onions to the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and lightly browned.
⏱️ 10 min
Technique: sautéing
- 8
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until they are softened and have released their moisture (cook until tender).
⏱️ 5 min
Technique: sautéing
- 9
Stir in the remaining chopped parsley. Fresh herbs add brightness and freshness.
⏱️ 1 min
Technique: stirring
- 10
Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss with the potato and mushroom hash. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
Technique: mixing
- 11
Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
Technique: plating
💡 Chef's Tips
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the potato and mushroom hash.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Overcooking the steak bites. Cook them quickly to avoid toughness.
- • Not dicing the potatoes into uniform sizes. Uneven sizes will result in uneven cooking.
- • Overcrowding the skillet, which can steam the ingredients instead of browning them.
Why Easy?
✓ What makes it easier:
- • Simple ingredients
- • Basic sautéing techniques
- • Minimal prep work
! What requires attention:
- • Maintaining the correct heat level for even cooking.
