Description
Succulent garlic butter steak and potatoes skillet brings classic comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Sizzling cast-iron magic melds tender beef with crispy potato edges, promising a hearty meal that satisfies deep hunger pangs you’ll savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) beef sirloin or ribeye, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 pound (1 lb) baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped (plus more for garnish)
Fats and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup beef broth (optional, for added richness)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet by heating olive oil over medium-high temperature until shimmering.
- Season beef pieces generously with salt and pepper, ensuring even coating.
- Carefully place beef into hot skillet, creating a single layer without overcrowding to achieve perfect golden-brown sear.
- Cook beef for 2-3 minutes on each side until exterior develops rich caramelization and reaches desired internal temperature.
- Transfer seared beef to a separate plate, allowing it to rest while preserving its juiciness.
- In the same skillet, add additional olive oil and introduce potato pieces.
- Season potatoes with salt and pepper, spreading them evenly across cooking surface.
- Rotate potatoes periodically to ensure uniform crispy golden exterior, cooking approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Deglaze pan with beef broth if needed to enhance flavor complexity and prevent sticking.
- Create aromatic garlic butter sauce by adding minced garlic to one side of skillet.
- Cook garlic briefly until fragrant, releasing its robust essence.
- Incorporate butter and fresh herbs, stirring until butter melts completely and blends with garlic.
- Return beef to skillet, gently coating with luxurious garlic butter mixture.
- Garnish with additional fresh herbs for visual appeal and enhanced herbaceous notes.
- Serve immediately directly from skillet, presenting a rustic and inviting one-pan meal.
Notes
- Swap beef cuts to match your budget or preference, keeping thickness consistent for even cooking.
- Pat meat completely dry before searing to achieve maximum golden-brown crust and prevent steaming.
- Let steak rest 5-7 minutes after cooking to retain juicy internal moisture and redistribute meat’s natural juices.
- Choose waxy potato varieties like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for crispy exterior and creamy interior texture.
- Use cast iron skillet for superior heat retention and creating restaurant-quality caramelization on meat and potatoes.
- Customize seasoning with smoked paprika, chili flakes, or Italian herbs for extra flavor complexity.
- Reduce cooking time for potatoes if using smaller diced pieces to prevent burning while maintaining crispy edges.
- Opt for grass-fed beef for richer flavor and leaner protein profile if seeking healthier protein options.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg