🥩 Ribeye Steak Bites & Cheesy Smashed Potatoes 🧀

Juicy, buttery ribeye steak bites paired with ultra-creamy smashed potatoes loaded
with melted cheese. This comfort-packed dinner feels like a steakhouse meal made
right at home.

Ingredients

Ribeye Steak Bites

• 1 lb ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped (optional)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional, for extra flavor)

Cheesy Smashed Potatoes

• 2 lbs baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes
• ½ cup milk
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup sour cream (optional)
• ¼ cup chopped green onions or chives (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the potatoes:
   Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes). Drain well.
2. Smash & cheese:
   Mash potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in cheddar cheese and sour cream
   until creamy. Keep warm.
3. Season the steak:
   Pat steak bites dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
4. Sear:
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak bites in a single layer and
   sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
5. Butter & garlic:
   Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, herbs, and soy sauce (if using). Toss steak
   bites for 30–60 seconds until coated and fragrant.
6. Serve:
   Plate steak bites alongside cheesy smashed potatoes. Garnish with herbs or green onions.