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A close-up of a Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet, featuring tender steak slices and golden roasted potatoes.

Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet

This one-skillet meal combines tender steak with flavorful potatoes, all coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. It's a quick and satisfying dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 493

Ingredients
  

For the Steak and Potatoes
  • 2-4 petite steaks about 1 inch thick, 4-6 inches long
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste garlic powder
  • 2-4 pounds baby potatoes diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Garlic Butter
  • 2-6 tablespoons salted butter softened, one tablespoon per steak, plus two tablespoons for the potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
For Garnish
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, and dried Italian herbs. Mix well and set aside.
  2. Season your steaks generously on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Sear the steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Remove the steaks from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
  4. Add the diced baby potatoes to the same skillet. Season them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté the potatoes for 3-5 minutes until they begin to brown. Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet and return the seared steaks to the other side.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the steak is cooked to your desired doneness.
  6. Once removed from the oven, place a dollop of the prepared garlic butter mixture on top of each steak and spoon the remaining butter over the potatoes. Let the butter melt for a minute, then stir the potatoes to coat them evenly. Garnish with fresh thyme and parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 27gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 1267mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 272IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For the best results, choose steaks that are about 1 inch thick and small enough to fit comfortably in a 12-inch skillet alongside the potatoes. Cast-iron skillets are highly recommended for achieving an excellent sear on the steak.

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