Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet: Hearty Pan of Juicy, Golden Goodness
A one-pan meal of tender steak bites and crispy potatoes tossed in rich garlic herb butter—hearty, flavorful, and made in under 45 minutes.
Ingredients
1½ lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into cubes
1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (or ¼ tsp dried)
Chopped parsley and lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
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Heat 1 tbsp oil + 1 tbsp butter in skillet. Add potatoes, season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook 6–8 mins. Flip and cook 4–5 mins more. Remove from pan.
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Increase heat. Add steak cubes in a single layer. Sear 2–3 mins per side. Season and remove.
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Lower heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add garlic and herbs, sauté 30–60 seconds.
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Return steak and potatoes. Toss in garlic butter. Heat 1–2 mins more.
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Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
Use a cast iron skillet for best results.
Add mushrooms or swap in sweet potatoes for variation.
Don’t overcrowd the pan—work in batches if needed.