Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet (Easy Dinner)
This Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet is a one-pan dinner packed with flavor. Juicy seared steak, crispy golden potatoes, and a rich garlic herb butter sauce come together in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or NY strip steak, cubed
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tsp fresh parsley or thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: paprika, red chili flakes
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 8–10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet. Sear steak in batches, 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Add 1 tbsp oil and crisp potatoes cut-side down until golden.
- Push potatoes aside, melt butter, and sauté garlic for 30–60 seconds.
- Return steak, add herbs, and toss everything together in garlic butter.
- Serve hot with parsley garnish.
Notes
Use ghee for high-heat cooking. Swap steak for shrimp or chicken. Add green beans or mushrooms for a full one-pan meal.