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A close-up of a Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet, featuring tender steak pieces and golden-brown potatoes, garnished with fresh herbs.

Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet

This one-skillet meal features tender steak and flavorful potatoes, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
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
  • to taste salt
  • to taste 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, one tablespoon per steak, plus two tablespoons for the 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 butter, minced garlic, and dried Italian herbs. Set this mixture aside.
  2. Season your steaks generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
  3. Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Sear the steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are nicely browned. Remove the steaks from the skillet and set them on a plate.
  4. Add the diced 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 pan 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. Once removed from the oven, place a dollop of the garlic butter mixture on top of each steak and distribute the remaining butter over the potatoes. Allow the butter to melt. Stir the potatoes to coat them in the melted butter, then 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 good sear on the steak. Choose steaks that are about 4-6 inches long and 1 inch thick to ensure they cook evenly without overcooking.

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