Description
Sizzling garlic butter steak and potatoes skillet promises a hearty dinner straight from culinary heaven. Juicy beef and crispy potatoes meld together with rich, herbed butter, creating a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (450 g) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin), cut into 1-inch cubes
Starch:
- 1 pound (450 g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
Seasonings and Fats:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle olive oil to create a thin, even coating. Carefully add cubed potatoes, showering them with a blend of salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Sauté the potatoes, gently turning every few minutes to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration and tender interior. This process typically requires 10-12 minutes of careful attention.
- Once potatoes reach perfect crispness, transfer them to a separate plate, keeping them warm and ready for later incorporation.
- Elevate the skillet’s temperature to high heat, introducing the remaining olive oil. Season steak cubes with a robust mixture of salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Strategically place steak pieces in a single layer, allowing each cube maximum contact with the hot surface. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes, developing a beautiful caramelized exterior while maintaining desired internal temperature.
- Extract the perfectly cooked steak cubes, setting them alongside the prepared potatoes.
- Reduce skillet temperature to medium and introduce butter, allowing it to melt and create a luxurious base. Quickly incorporate minced garlic and optional chili flakes, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Reunite the potatoes and steak within the fragrant garlic butter sauce, gently tossing to ensure complete coverage and thorough reheating.
- Finalize the dish by sprinkling fresh parsley across the surface, creating a vibrant visual and flavor enhancement. Serve immediately alongside complementary green salad or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Potato Perfection: Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best texture and even cooking, ensuring crispy exterior and creamy interior.
- Meat Temperature Mastery: Use a meat thermometer to achieve precise doneness – 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, and 145°F for medium steak cubes.
- Seasoning Strategy: Pat steak dry before seasoning to help develop a perfect golden-brown crust and enhance flavor absorption.
- One-Pan Wonder: This skillet method reduces cleanup and allows flavor layers to build naturally through the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg