Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
493 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet
Description
Steaks roughly one inch thick and about 4-6 inches long are seasoned and seared in a skillet with olive oil until browned on both sides. The skillet then holds both the steaks and seasoned diced baby potatoes, which are briefly sautéed before transferring the pan to a 400°F oven. This finishes cooking the steak to preferred doneness and softens the potatoes inside the same pan. Garlic and a blend of Italian herbs, thyme, and fresh parsley are mixed with butter, then added just after baking to melt over the hot food, coating the potatoes and steaks in a fragrant gloss.
The method maximizes flavor by using one pan for searing and roasting, and the blend of fresh and dried herbs with garlic butter provides depth without heavy sauces. This dish pairs well with a simple salad or roasted vegetables for a full meal requiring minimal cleanup.
The recipe note suggests using steaks about an inch thick to avoid overcooking and recommends a cast-iron oven-safe skillet for even heat distribution and searing quality. The amount of butter and seasoning can be adjusted to taste, and the dish allows flexibility with different steak cuts as long as they fit the pan properly.
Ingredients
- 2-4 steak see note, petite
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-4 pounds baby potato diced
- 2-6 tablespoons butter soft enough to mash with a fork, one tablespoon per steak, plus two tablespoons for the potatoes, salted
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon italian herb blend dried
- 1 teaspoon thyme chopped fresh
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl combine butter, garlic, and dried herbs and set aside. Season steaks generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
- Place skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with oil. Sear steaks for 2-3 minutes one each side until nice and browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add potatoes to the skillet, season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and saute 3-5 minutes until browned. Push potatoes to one side of the pan and return steaks to the other side of the pan.
- Transfer to oven and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender and steak is cooked to your preferred doneness.
- Immediately after removing from oven, place a dollop of the garlic butter on each steak and the rest on the potatoes and let it melt over the food before stirring the potatoes to coat in butter and then topping with chopped thyme and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Choose steaks about 1 inch thick and 4-6 inches long to fit in a 12-inch skillet.
- Cast-iron skillets are recommended for even heat and best searing results, but any oven-safe pan will work.
- Avoid very thin steaks as they will overcook quickly during oven finish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1267mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 272IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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