Garlic Butter Steak Potato Skillet (Printable version)

Tender steak bites with golden crispy potatoes in rich garlic butter sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak & Marinade

01 - 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Potatoes

06 - 1.5 lbs baby Yukon gold potatoes, quartered
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
09 - 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

11 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 - 6 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
16 - Juice of 0.5 lemon

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine steak cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Toss to coat evenly and set aside.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add quartered potatoes, salt, thyme, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden and fork-tender, approximately 15-18 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
03 - Return skillet to high heat. Add marinated steak cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove steak and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and stir in minced garlic, rosemary, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
05 - Return potatoes and steak to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in garlic butter sauce. Drizzle with lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying dinner.
  • Those crispy potato edges and tender steak bites get coated in buttery, garlicky goodness that tastes like you've been cooking all day.
  • Ready in 40 minutes flat, so weeknight dinners feel elegant without the stress.
02 -
  • If your potatoes aren't tender when you think they should be, don't panic—lower the heat slightly and cover the skillet for 2 to 3 minutes. They'll finish without burning.
  • Don't skip searing the steak in batches. Cramming it all in at once drops the temperature and you'll steam instead of sear, which means no golden crust.
  • Taste everything before it hits the plate. A pinch more salt or a squeeze more lemon can be the difference between good and unforgettable.
03 -
  • Let your steak come to room temperature for 10 minutes before searing—it cooks more evenly and stays more tender.
  • Don't wash your cast iron with soap; just wipe it out with a paper towel while it's still warm, then dry it on the stove for a minute to make sure no moisture lingers.
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