Here’s a Garlic Butter Steak & Potatoes recipe that’s rich, savory, and restaurant-worthy—yet easy enough for a weeknight 🥩🧄🥔
Garlic Butter Steak & Potatoes (One-Pan)
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 1½ lb steak (ribeye, sirloin, or strip), cut into cubes or left whole
- 1½ lb baby potatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: fresh parsley, red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Cook the Potatoes
- Bring potatoes to a boil in salted water.
- Cook 10–12 minutes until just fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Sear the Steak
- Pat steak dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Sear steak 2–3 minutes per side (or 2 minutes total for cubes).
- Remove steak and set aside.
3. Crisp the Potatoes
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil.
- Add potatoes cut-side down.
- Season with thyme/rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Cook 5–7 minutes until golden and crispy.
4. Garlic Butter Magic ✨
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add butter and garlic to skillet.
- Stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Return steak to pan and toss everything in garlic butter.
5. Finish & Serve
- Cook together 1–2 more minutes.
- Garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately.
Pro Tips
- Let steak rest at room temp 20 minutes before cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook steak in batches if needed.
- Use cast iron for best sear.
Flavor Variations
- Herb butter: Add rosemary + thyme to butter
- Spicy: Add cayenne or chili flakes
- Lemon garlic: Finish with a squeeze of lemon
- Cheesy: Sprinkle Parmesan over potatoes before serving
If you want, I can also give you a foil-packet oven version, air-fryer method, or creamy garlic sauce add-on.
