Garlic Butter Steak Potato Skillet (Printable)

Tender steak bites and crispy potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce, all cooked in one skillet for a quick and satisfying meal.

# 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 kosher salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

→ Potatoes

06 - 1.5 lbs baby gold potatoes, quartered
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

10 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine steak cubes with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Allow to rest 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 and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Work in batches if necessary. Remove from pan and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and smoked paprika. Sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
05 - Return potatoes and steak to the skillet. Toss all ingredients to coat evenly with garlic butter sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
06 - Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and chives. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like slow-cooked comfort but comes together faster than you can set the table.
  • One skillet means less cleanup, which honestly might be the best part of cooking on a Tuesday.
  • The garlic butter is addictive—you'll find yourself scraping the pan with bread afterward.
02 -
  • Don't skip the initial steak sear over medium-high heat—it's what builds the brown, flavorful crust that makes this taste expensive, not budget-friendly.
  • The garlic butter will break if you let it get too hot after you add the steak back in, so keep the heat at medium and move quickly once everything goes back into the pan.
03 -
  • A splash of Worcestershire sauce or fresh lemon juice stirred into the garlic butter at the very end transforms it into something you'll dream about later.
  • If you want to add mushrooms or green beans, sauté them separately and fold them in at the end so they don't release water and make everything steamy.
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