Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes
This garlic butter steak and potatoes recipe delivers perfectly seared, juicy steak bites paired with crispy golden potatoes, all coated in a rich and aromatic garlic butter. It’s a quick, one-pan meal that balances texture and flavor beautifully, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and satisfying comfort dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb steak sirloin or ribeye, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb baby potatoes halved or quartered
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by cutting the steak into bite-sized pieces, halving or quartering the potatoes, and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes in a single layer and cook undisturbed until golden and crispy on one side, then flip and continue cooking until fork tender. Remove and set aside.
- Increase heat slightly and add steak pieces to the pan in a single layer. Sear for 2–3 minutes per side without moving too often to develop a crust. Cook in batches if needed. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and minced garlic to the pan. Stir gently for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Return the potatoes and steak to the pan. Toss everything in the garlic butter until evenly coated and heated through, about 1–2 minutes.
- Finish with chopped parsley and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper searing. Pat the steak dry before cooking to achieve a better crust. Add garlic only at the end to prevent bitterness. You can parboil potatoes for faster cooking or substitute with sweet potatoes for variation.