Here’s a complete, hearty recipe for a Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet — juicy steak, tender potatoes, and a rich garlic butter sauce all in one pan.
🥩 Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
Steak
- 2 ribeye, sirloin, or New York strip steaks (about 8 oz each)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1–2 tsp olive oil
Potatoes
- 1 lb baby potatoes or small red potatoes, halved
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- Optional: paprika or garlic powder
Garlic Butter
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Potatoes
- Heat 1–2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add halved potatoes, season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika.
- Cook 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden brown.
- Remove potatoes from the skillet and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Steak
- Season steaks generously with salt and pepper.
- Increase skillet heat to medium-high, add olive oil if needed.
- Sear steaks 3–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness and desired doneness).
- Reduce heat to low, add butter, garlic, and herbs.
- Spoon garlic butter over steaks while resting 2–3 minutes.
3️⃣ Combine & Serve
- Return cooked potatoes to the skillet and toss in remaining garlic butter.
- Slice steaks and serve alongside or over potatoes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
🌟 Tips
- Even cooking: Use steaks of similar thickness.
- Garlic butter flavor: Baste steaks while resting for extra richness.
- Optional extras: Add sautéed mushrooms, green beans, or caramelized onions for a full meal.
- Make it crispy: For extra-crispy potatoes, parboil for 5 minutes before pan-frying.
If you want, I can also give a “one-skillet shortcut version” that cooks potatoes and steak together so you have dinner ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
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