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This one-pan meal of steak bites and sweet potatoes is nourishing, filling, and delicious! It’s paleo, whole30, and AIP-friendly.

One Pan Steak & Sweet Potato

It doesn’t get more classic meat & potatoes than this simple one-pan meal! I love having simple, go-to meals in my repertoire to just throw together when I want something flavorful but fuss-free, and this meal is perfect for that.

Steak & potatoes are always a perfect pair and this one-pan steak bite with sweet potatoes is perfect if you’re paleo, whole30, AIP, or just looking for a simple healthy meal at home.

Serve it with a side salad or roasted vegetable for a well-rounded meal and enjoy!

How to make One Pan Steak Bites & Sweet Potatoes

  • Prepare the steak by slicing into bite-sized pieces and seasoning. Marinade by mixing 2 tbsp of avocado oil, coconut aminos, and minced garlic. Allow marinating on the counter for 15-20 minutes while you prep the sweet potato
  • Prepare the sweet potatoes by scrubbing well and slice into small 1″ cubes. Heat about the oil in a pan. Once the pan is hot, add the sweet potatoes. Lightly season and stir for 10-12 minutes or until the sweet potatoes and cooked to liking and lightly crisp. Set aside.
  • Cook the steak by heating the oil in the pan. Once the pan is hot, add the steak and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the outside has browned. The internal temperature should be 145 F for medium-rare or 160 F for medium. Reduce the heat and move the steak to one side of the pan. Add the sweet potato to the other side and lightly reheat for less than a minute. Top steak with parsley and serve fresh.

One Pan Steak Bites & Sweet Potato

Tips & Tricks for Making One-Pan Steak Bites & Sweet Potatoes

Use a well-seasoned cast-iron pan

There’s nothing worse than having food stick to the pan! I love using cast iron or enamel cast iron for meals like this.

Let the steak come to room temperature

You never want to put a cold steak in a pan! Let it sit on the counter for a bit so it’s not ice cold.

Use a sweet potato of your choice

I used regular orange sweet potato for this recipe, but feel free to use your favorite variety!

 

The Ingredients for One Pan Steak Bites & Sweet Potatoes

Sirloin steak

This is my favorite for meals like this, but NY strip or ribeye would also be a good choice.

Sweet potato

I find that keeping them unpeeled is best. Use whichever variety you prefer, and just be aware of cook time.

Garlic, parsley, coconut aminos & avocado oil (or ghee)

The coconut aminos is mostly for flavor, so you can omit if you have a sensitivity. You can also swap ghee for avocado oil for AIP.

One Pan Steak and Sweet Potato

 

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One Pan Steak Bites & Sweet Potatoes

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5 from 4 reviews
  • Author: Michelle
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Description

This one-pan meal of steak bites and sweet potatoes is nourishing, filling, and delicious! It’s paleo, whole30, and AIP-friendly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lb sirloin steak
  • 1 tsp sea salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided (omit for AIP)
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 3 tbsp ghee, divided (sub avocado oil for AIP)
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cut the steak into bite-sized pieces, removing and gristle and lightly season with salt and pepper.
  2. Prepare the marinade by mixing 2 tbsp of avocado oil, coconut aminos, onion powder and minced garlic. Allow marinating on the counter for 15-20 minutes while you prep the sweet potato.
  3. Scrub the sweet potatoes well and slice into small 1″ cubes.
  4. Heat about 2 tbsp of ghee (or avocado oil) in a pan. Once the pan is hot, add the sweet potatoes. Lightly season and stir for 10-12 minutes or until the sweet potatoes and cooked to liking and lightly crisp. Set aside and lightly clean out the pan.
  5. Using the same skillet, heat 1 tbsp of ghee (or avocado oil) over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the steak and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the outside has browned. The internal temperature should be 145 F for medium-rare or 160 F for medium.
  6. Reduce the heat and move the steak to one side of the pan. Add the sweet potato to the other side and lightly reheat for less than a minute.
  7. Top the skillet with parsley and serve fresh.

Notes

All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Nutritional estimations do not include optional or alternative ingredients.

  • Prep Time: 25
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: one pot meals
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: Global

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Fat: 21.7g
  • Carbohydrates: 15.4g
  • Fiber: 2.3g
  • Protein: 39.4g

One Pan Steak Bites & Sweet Potato