Here’s a hearty and flavorful Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet recipe—juicy steak, golden potatoes, and garlic butter all in one pan.
Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet
Servings: 2–3
Ingredients
- 2–3 small steaks (ribeye, sirloin, or your choice), about 6–8 oz each
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb small potatoes (Yukon gold or red), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep potatoes
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook steaks
- Season steaks with salt and pepper.
- In the same skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear steaks 3–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until desired doneness. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make garlic butter
- Reduce heat to medium. Add 3 tbsp butter and garlic to the skillet. Cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Optional: add thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- Combine everything
- Return cooked potatoes and steaks to the skillet.
- Spoon garlic butter over everything and heat 1–2 minutes, letting flavors meld.
- Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Pro Tips
- Steak doneness: Use a meat thermometer—130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
- Crispy potatoes: Parboil potatoes 5 minutes before pan-frying for extra crispiness.
- Extra flavor: Deglaze the skillet with a splash of beef broth or wine after cooking steak.
- One-pan meal: Add vegetables like green beans, mushrooms, or bell peppers with the potatoes for a complete skillet dinner.
If you want, I can also provide a slow cooker version of garlic butter steak and potatoes for an effortless, hands-off option.
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