Here’s a garlic butter steak and potatoes skillet recipe—juicy steak, crispy potatoes, and rich garlic butter all in one pan 🥩🥔🧈
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 2 steaks (ribeye, sirloin, or your choice), about 8 oz each
- 1 lb (450 g) small potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold or red)
- 3–4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Cook the potatoes
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Cook the steak
- Season steaks generously with salt and pepper.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp butter.
- Sear steaks 3–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare, or cook to your preferred doneness.
- Remove steaks from skillet and let rest.
3. Make garlic butter
- In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic.
- Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cooked potatoes back to the skillet and toss in garlic butter.
- Optional: add fresh thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
4. Serve
- Plate steaks with potatoes on the side.
- Spoon extra garlic butter from the skillet over the steak.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
Tips & Variations
- Crispier potatoes: Parboil diced potatoes 5 minutes before frying for extra golden crisp.
- Extra flavor: Deglaze the pan with a splash of red wine or broth while making garlic butter.
- Veggie boost: Add sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions to the skillet.
- Cheesy twist: Sprinkle shredded Parmesan over the potatoes before serving.
I can also give a one-pan garlic butter steak and potato recipe that cooks everything together for faster cleanup and deeper flavor.
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