Description
Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet combines tender, juicy steak and crispy potatoes smothered in rich, flavorful garlic butter. It’s a simple yet indulgent one-pan meal, perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
For the Steak:
2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 6–8 oz each)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh thyme)
1 tsp dried rosemary (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Potatoes:
4 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet work well), diced into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced potatoes and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Cook the potatoes, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and tender. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Cook the Steaks: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the steaks with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of thyme and rosemary. Add the steaks to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side (for medium-rare), or adjust the cooking time to your desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Spoon the melted butter over the steaks as they finish cooking for extra flavor.
- Combine and Serve: Once the steaks are cooked, remove from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes. While the steaks rest, return the potatoes to the skillet and stir them into the remaining garlic butter. Slice the steaks against the grain and serve on top of the garlic butter potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Yukon Gold or russet potatoes work best, but red or baby potatoes are also great alternatives.
- For a leaner version, swap ribeye steaks for sirloin or flank steak, though the texture may vary slightly.
- If you prefer well-done steak, cook it longer on each side until it reaches your desired doneness.
- For extra crispy potatoes, avoid overcrowding the pan and stir them occasionally to prevent sticking.
- You can freeze the potatoes but it’s best to enjoy the steak fresh as freezing may alter the texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
