Steak Bites with Crispy Garlic Butter Potatoes

Juicy, perfectly seared steak bites, golden crispy potatoes and a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh herbs. A simple combination of ingredients that delivers incredible flavour.

Prepared on the powerful HOT WOK PRO 12 kW, this dish makes the most of intense heat to create a delicious crust on both the steak and potatoes. Then simply turn down the heat to prepare a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce that brings everything together.

Servings: 2–3 people
Preparation & cooking time: Approximately 35–45 minutes, plus potato drying time if needed
Equipment: HOT WOK PRO 12 kW and a carbon steel wok pan

Ingredients

For the steak

• 500–600 g ribeye or rump steak

• 1 tbsp neutral high-heat cooking oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)

For the crispy potatoes

• 600–800 g small potatoes

• 2–3 tbsp neutral cooking oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the garlic butter sauce

• 40 g butter

• 4–5 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• A squeeze of fresh lemon juice

• Flaky sea salt, to finish

How to Make Steak Bites with Crispy Garlic Butter Potatoes

1. Prepare the potatoes

Wash the potatoes and boil them whole, with the skin on, in lightly salted water for approximately 15–25 minutes, depending on their size.

The potatoes should be almost tender but still firm enough to hold their shape.

Drain thoroughly and leave them to steam-dry for 10–15 minutes. Cut any larger potatoes into bite-sized pieces.

HOT WOK TIP: Allowing the potatoes to dry before frying helps create a beautifully golden, crispy surface.

2. Make the potatoes golden and crispy

Fire up your HOT WOK PRO 12 kW and heat your wok pan over high heat.

Add 2–3 tablespoons of neutral cooking oil, followed by the potatoes.

Spread them across the hot surface and let them cook undisturbed for a couple of minutes before turning.

Continue frying until the potatoes develop a delicious golden crust and crispy edges.

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Remove the potatoes from the wok and keep them warm.

3. Sear the steak bites over high heat

Cut the steak into approximately 2–3 cm cubes and pat them dry with kitchen paper.

Season generously with salt, freshly ground black pepper and optional garlic powder.

Bring the HOT WOK back to high heat and add a little neutral cooking oil.

Add the steak bites in small batches, allowing enough space between the pieces for proper searing.

Sear for approximately 1–2 minutes per side, depending on the size of the cubes and your preferred doneness.

The goal is a beautifully browned exterior while keeping the steak juicy and tender inside.

Remove the steak from the wok and let it rest briefly.

HOT WOK TIP: Avoid overcrowding the wok. The powerful heat of the HOT WOK PRO 12 kW creates an excellent sear, but too much meat at once will release moisture and reduce browning.

4. Prepare the garlic butter sauce

Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the wok to cool slightly.

Add the butter, finely chopped garlic and fresh rosemary or thyme.

Stir gently until the butter melts and the garlic becomes fragrant.

Add Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard, stirring everything together to create a rich, aromatic sauce.

Be careful not to burn the garlic or brown the butter too much.

5. Bring everything together

Return the crispy potatoes and seared steak bites to the wok.

Gently toss everything in the warm garlic butter sauce until evenly coated.

Finish with freshly chopped parsley, a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Serve immediately while the steak is juicy, the potatoes are golden and the garlic butter is beautifully aromatic.

HIGH HEAT FOR SEARING. LOW HEAT FOR FLAVOUR.

This recipe is a perfect example of why HOT WOK is much more than a traditional wok burner.

Use HIGH HEAT to create a delicious crust on juicy steak bites and crispy potatoes.

Then turn down the heat to gently prepare a rich garlic butter sauce without burning the delicate ingredients.

From quick stir-fries and perfectly seared steaks to comforting one-pan meals, HOT WOK gives you the power when you need it and the control when you don't.

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