Garlic Butter Steak & Potato Skillet (Print View)

Tender seared steak bites with crispy potatoes coated in aromatic garlic butter sauce. A comforting one-pan meal ready in under an hour.

# Components:

→ Steak & Marinade

01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

→ Potatoes

06 - 1.5 lbs baby gold potatoes, quartered
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
09 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

10 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine steak cubes with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Toss until evenly coated and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add quartered potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook while stirring occasionally for approximately 15 minutes until golden and crispy. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
03 - Increase skillet heat to medium-high. Arrange steak cubes in a single layer in the pan, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned with medium-rare doneness. Remove and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add unsalted butter to the skillet and allow to melt. Stir in minced garlic and smoked paprika, sautéing for 1 minute until aromatic.
05 - Return cooked potatoes and steak to the skillet with garlic butter sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat all components evenly and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
06 - Remove from heat immediately. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and chives. Serve at once.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a slow-cooked pot roast but gets dinner on the table in less than forty minutes.
  • The garlic butter creates a silky coating that makes even simple ingredients feel luxurious.
  • Cleanup is almost laughable since everything happens in one skillet.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when searing the steak or you'll steam it instead of browning it—work in two batches if you have to, and it takes maybe an extra minute.
  • The garlic should smell sweet and golden when you remove the pan from heat; any moment longer and it turns bitter and ruins the whole thing.
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes ahead of time and store them in water in the fridge—this removes some starch so they crisp even better when they hit the oil.
  • Let your steak come to room temperature for ten minutes before cooking so it browns faster and cooks more evenly inside.
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