🧄🧀 Mediterranean Cheesy Garlic Steak & Sweet Potato Bites
📝 Description
These cheesy garlic steak and sweet potato bites are the perfect blend of comfort and nutrition. Marinated steak, caramelized sweet potatoes, and gooey cheese are layered together and roasted until golden—topped with fresh herbs and a Mediterranean garlic finish.
⏱️ Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: ~40–45 minutes
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Bites
1 lb (450g) sirloin steak, cut into small cubes
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup shredded mozzarella or feta cheese (or a mix)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Marinate the steak:
Toss steak cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, balsamic/lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside while prepping sweet potatoes.
Prepare sweet potatoes:
Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 15–20 minutes, until tender.
Add steak:
Remove tray from the oven, add marinated steak cubes on top of sweet potatoes, and roast for another 8–10 minutes until steak is browned but juicy.
Add cheese:
Sprinkle cheese over everything and return to oven for 2–3 minutes until melted and bubbly.
Garnish and serve:
Top with chopped fresh parsley or basil and an optional drizzle of garlic-lemon yogurt sauce or tzatziki.
🍽️ Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)
Calories: ~420
Protein: ~35g
Carbs: ~22g (mostly from sweet potatoes)
Fat: ~22g
Fiber: ~4g
Sugar: ~6g
Net Carbs: ~18g
💡 Tips
Cube sweet potatoes evenly for uniform roasting and presentation.
Don’t overcook the steak. Keep the oven hot and the second roast short for tender results.
Mix cheeses. Feta adds saltiness and tang; mozzarella adds meltiness—try a combo.
Make it meal-prep friendly: Store in containers and reheat in the air fryer or oven for best texture.
Add greens: Serve over arugula or spinach for a Mediterranean-style bowl.
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I use a different protein?
A: Yes! Chicken thighs, lamb cubes, or even portobello mushrooms work great with this flavor profile.
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Use dairy-free cheese or omit cheese entirely and drizzle with tahini garlic sauce instead.
Q: What sauces go well with this?
A: Garlic yogurt, tzatziki, tahini-lemon dressing, or chimichurri all pair beautifully.
Q: Can I air-fry this?
A: Absolutely. Roast sweet potatoes first (375°F for 10 min), then add steak for another 6–8 min. Add cheese last for 2 min until melted.
Q: How can I make this lower carb?
A: Substitute sweet potatoes with roasted zucchini, cauliflower, or butternut squash.