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Two juicy steaks topped with garlic butter sauce and herbs, served with roasted potatoes in a skillet. Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet.

Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet

This one-skillet meal combines tender steak with flavorful potatoes, all coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. It's a quick and satisfying dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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 black 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, 1 tablespoon per steak plus 2 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 a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, sear the steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Remove the steaks from the skillet and set them on a plate.
  4. Add the diced baby potatoes to the same skillet. Season them 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 mixture on top of each steak. Distribute the remaining garlic butter over the potatoes. Let the butter melt for a minute, then stir the potatoes to coat them in the melted butter. 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 your steak. Choose steaks that are about 1 inch thick and small enough to fit comfortably in a 12-inch skillet alongside the potatoes.

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