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Close-up of a skillet filled with tender garlic butter steak pieces and golden roasted potatoes.

Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet

This Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet is a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights. It features tender steak and perfectly cooked potatoes, all seasoned with a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
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 Steaks and Potatoes
  • 2-4 petite steaks about 1 inch thick, 4-6 inches long
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2-4 pounds baby potatoes diced
For the Garlic Butter
  • 2-6 tablespoons salted butter softened, one tablespoon per steak plus two tablespoons for potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
For Serving
  • 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 an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, sear the steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Transfer the seared steaks to a plate and set them aside.
  4. Add the diced baby potatoes to the same skillet. Season them generously 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. Immediately after removing the skillet from the oven, place a dollop of the prepared garlic butter onto each steak and distribute the remaining butter over the potatoes. Allow the butter to melt. Stir the potatoes to coat them in the melted butter, then sprinkle 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

Any oven-safe skillet will work, but a cast-iron pan is recommended for achieving a great sear on the steak. Choose steaks that are small enough to fit comfortably in a 12-inch skillet alongside a generous amount of potatoes, typically about 4-6 inches long and 1 inch thick. Avoid very thin cuts, as they can overcook quickly.

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