Garlic Butter Steak & Potato Skillet (Print Version)

Tender steak bites and crispy potatoes in rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in 40 minutes, serves 4.

# 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 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

→ Potatoes

06 - 1.5 lbs baby gold potatoes, quartered
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
09 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

10 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine steak cubes with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Toss until evenly coated and let 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 15 minutes until golden and crispy. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
03 - Increase skillet heat to medium-high. Add 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 and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and once melted, stir in minced garlic and smoked paprika. Sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
05 - Return potatoes and steak to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with garlic butter sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley and chives, and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, so cleanup is as fast as dinner itself.
  • The garlic butter clings to every crispy potato edge and tender steak bite, creating little pockets of flavor you'll chase around the plate.
  • It looks fancy enough for guests but comes together in less time than it takes to watch a sitcom.
  • You can adjust the herbs and heat to match whatever mood you're in without losing that rich, comforting backbone.
02 -
  • Do not move the steak around too much once it hits the pan, let it sit and develop a crust or it will steam instead of sear.
  • If your potatoes aren't crisping up, your skillet may be too crowded or the heat too low, give them space and a bit more time.
  • Butter burns faster than oil, so reduce the heat before adding it and watch the garlic closely to avoid bitterness.
03 -
  • Pat the steak cubes dry with a paper towel before seasoning so they sear instead of steam.
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat better and gives you a deeper, more even crust.
  • Taste the garlic butter before tossing everything together and adjust the salt, sometimes the steak and potatoes need a little extra to bring it all into balance.
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