Garlic Butter Steak & Potato Skillet (Printer View)

Tender steak bites and golden potatoes in rich garlic butter sauce with fresh herbs—a quick, satisfying skillet dinner.

# What you'll need:

→ 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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whole thing finishes in under an hour, which means you can actually make it on a Tuesday without losing your mind.
  • Garlic butter does all the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so even if you're not confident in the kitchen, this comes out tasting impressive.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when you sear the steak or you'll steam it instead of browning it, which I learned by making that exact mistake and having to salvage dinner by working in batches.
  • Fresh garlic matters here because jarred garlic can turn bitter when it hits hot butter, and burnt garlic tastes like regret.
03 -
  • Pat your steak cubes dry before they hit the skillet because moisture is the enemy of a good sear and a golden crust.
  • Don't rush the potatoes by turning up the heat; medium-high and patience give you crispy exteriors and tender centers every time.
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