Garlic Butter Steak & Potato Skillet (Printable)

Tender seared steak and golden potatoes in rich garlic butter sauce

# Ingredient List:

→ Steak & Marinade

01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Potatoes

06 - 1.5 lbs baby Yukon gold potatoes, quartered
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
09 - 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

11 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 - 6 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
16 - Juice of 0.5 lemon

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine steak cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Toss until evenly coated and set aside to marinate while preparing remaining components.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add quartered potatoes, salt, thyme, and black pepper. Cook while stirring occasionally for 15-18 minutes until potatoes are golden and tender. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to retain warmth.
03 - Return skillet to high heat. Add marinated steak cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in minced garlic, rosemary, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for approximately 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Return potatoes and steak bites to the skillet. Toss all components to coat evenly with garlic butter sauce. Drizzle with lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve immediately.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • Tender steak and crispy potatoes come together in one pan, which means fewer dishes and more time enjoying your meal.
  • The garlic butter sauce turns simple ingredients into something that tastes like you've been cooking all day—but you haven't.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and comes together in 40 minutes flat, making it perfect for weeknight wins or when you want to impress without the fuss.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the skillet when searing the steak—if it's packed in there, you'll get steam instead of that gorgeous golden crust that makes this dish sing.
  • The potatoes need space and heat to crisp up, so resist the urge to stir them constantly; let them sit long enough to develop color, which is where all the flavor lives.
  • Taste as you go at the end because salt levels depend on your steak cut, your specific potatoes, and how much you've reduced the pan—trust your palate, not just the recipe.
03 -
  • Let your skillet preheat for a full minute before adding the potatoes or steak—that extra heat is the difference between crispy edges and disappointing steamed vegetables.
  • Fresh herbs genuinely matter here; dried rosemary and thyme work in a pinch, but fresh rosemary especially changes the whole character of the dish, making it feel brighter and more alive.
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