Here’s a delicious and hearty recipe for a Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet — tender, juicy steak bites with crispy potatoes, all tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce. One pan, bold flavors, minimal cleanup!
🥩 Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet
Ingredients:
For the Steak & Potatoes:
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1 lb sirloin steak (or ribeye, New York strip), cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 lb baby potatoes, halved or quartered
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
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1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
🔥 Instructions:
1. Prep the potatoes:
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat.
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Add potatoes, season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and thyme.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10–15 minutes or until golden and fork-tender.
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Transfer to a plate and set aside.
2. Cook the steak bites:
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Season steak cubes with salt and pepper.
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In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil over high heat.
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Add steak in a single layer (in batches if necessary) and sear for about 2 minutes per side, until browned but still juicy. Don’t overcook!
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Remove steak and set aside.
3. Make the garlic butter sauce:
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Lower heat to medium.
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Add butter to the pan and melt. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add a splash of lemon juice (optional), then stir in chopped parsley.
4. Combine & serve:
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Return potatoes and steak to the skillet.
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Toss to coat everything in the garlic butter sauce.
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Cook another 1–2 minutes just to heat through.
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Garnish with more parsley, and serve hot.
✅ Tips & Variations:
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Add veggies: Try tossing in green beans or mushrooms.
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Spice it up: Add red pepper flakes to the butter for heat.
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Protein swap: Works great with chicken or shrimp if steak isn’t your thing.
Would you like a low-carb version with cauliflower, or a sheet pan oven version for easier cleanup?