Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Cheesy Smashed Potat

___Ingredients:___

- **For the steak bites:**

- 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into cubes

- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced

- 4 tablespoons butter

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

- **For the smashed potatoes:**

- 1 pound baby potatoes

- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)

___Directions:___

1. **For the potatoes:**

- Boil the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

- Place potatoes on the griddle, smash them lightly with a spatula, then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

- Cook until golden and crispy, about 10 minutes on each side.

- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and cook until melted.

2. **For the steak bites:**

- Heat the griddle over high heat and add butter.

- Once the butter is melted and foamy, add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

- Add the steak bites, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley.#lemon8diarychallenge #steak and potatoes for dinner #garlic and herb potatoes #unfiltered #Lemon8Diary #cooking #food #foodie #steak