Description
Savor the rich flavors of tender steak and crispy golden potatoes cooked together in a savory garlic butter sauce. This Garlic Butter Steak & Potatoes Skillet is an easy, comforting one-pan meal bursting with hearty, mouthwatering goodness — perfect for a quick dinner that feels indulgent yet homey.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients List (Organized & Clear)
For the Garlic Butter Steak:
- 1.5 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Potatoes:
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step-by-Step Directions
- Prep the Ingredients:
- Cube steak and pat dry with paper towels.
- Halve baby potatoes and toss in olive oil, salt, and garlic powder.
- Cook the Potatoes:
- Heat cast iron skillet on medium-high with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Add potatoes cut side down; cook 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip and cook another 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sear the Steak Bites:
- Add a splash of oil if needed. Sear steak cubes in batches for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Do not overcrowd skillet. Remove steak once browned.
- Make Garlic Butter:
- Lower heat. Add butter and minced garlic. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Add herbs and return steak and potatoes to skillet.
- Finish and Garnish:
- Toss everything to coat in garlic butter.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450-550 kcal
- Sugar: 2g (natural from potatoes and seasoning)
- Fat: 25-30g (from butter and steak)
- Carbohydrates: 25-30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35-40g