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Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet

Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet
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This Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet is a comforting one-pan meal combining tender, juicy steak with crispy golden baby potatoes coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. Quick and easy to prepare, it delivers a perfect balance of savory, buttery flavors and textures, making it an ideal hearty dinner for any night.

Ingredients

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Steak

  • 1 lb ribeye, sirloin, or preferred steak cut

Potatoes

  • 12 oz baby potatoes, halved

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme

Seasonings & Others

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Wash and halve the baby potatoes for even cooking. Mince garlic cloves finely. Pat dry the steak and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Cook the Potatoes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place potatoes cut-side down and cook undisturbed until golden and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Toss occasionally to ensure even browning and prevent burning.
  3. Sear the Steak: Push potatoes to one side of the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high. Add the steak and sear each side for 3-4 minutes depending on thickness and desired doneness. Remove steak and rest on a plate.
  4. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet with potatoes, stirring constantly until fragrant and combined. Add fresh herbs and cook together for a couple of minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Combine and Finish: Return the steak to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over the steak and potatoes. Let everything warm together for about a minute, then remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Let steak rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking to ensure even doneness.
  • Use a heavy skillet, like cast iron, for better searing and heat distribution.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan to allow potatoes to crisp rather than steam.
  • Allow steak to rest before slicing to retain juices.
  • Add garlic after searing steak to prevent burning.
  • For garnish, sprinkle fresh parsley or chives, or add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
  • Reheat gently in skillet with a splash of butter or olive oil to restore moisture and crispness; avoid microwaving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; separate steak and potatoes if possible.
  • Freeze steak wrapped tightly without potatoes for best quality; thaw overnight before reheating.

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Keywords: garlic butter steak, skillet steak and potatoes, one-pan dinner, easy steak recipe, gluten free steak recipe

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