Here’s a hearty, flavorful Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet—perfect for a quick, satisfying meal 🍽️
🥩🧄 Garlic Butter Steak & Potatoes Skillet
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 medium steaks (sirloin, ribeye, or your choice)
- 3–4 medium potatoes (cubed small for faster cooking)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: chili flakes for heat
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the potatoes
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add cubed potatoes, season with salt, pepper, and paprika
- Cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender
- Remove and set aside
2. Sear the steak
- In the same pan, add another tbsp oil
- Season steaks generously with salt, pepper, and herbs
- Sear on high heat:
- 3–4 minutes per side (medium-rare)
- Adjust for your preferred doneness
- Remove and let rest
3. Make garlic butter
- Lower heat, add butter to the pan
- Stir in garlic and cook for ~30 seconds until fragrant
4. Bring it together
- Return potatoes to the pan and toss in garlic butter
- Slice steak into strips and add back in
- Spoon butter over everything and cook 1–2 minutes more
🍽️ Serving
- Garnish with fresh parsley
- Serve hot straight from the skillet
🔥 Pro Tips
- Use high heat for a good steak crust
- Cut potatoes small so they cook faster
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed
- Let steak rest before slicing to keep it juicy
If you want, I can show you a restaurant-style version with a creamy sauce, a spicy Cajun twist, or a budget-friendly version using local cuts.
