An easy meal that comes together in no time, this garlic butter steak and potatoes recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights! The potatoes and steak are cubed and seared in a cast iron skillet with plenty of butter, seasoning and herbs that are sure to satisfy.
Why make garlic butter steak and potatoes?
Simply, its easy and only takes a handful of ingredients. Everything cooks quickly because the steak and potatoes are in smaller pieces and you can do it all in one large skillet.
That saves a lot of time and clean up. Plus the combination of steak and a potatoes is everything! They go so well together, and makes a hearty meal any night of the week.
What kind of steak and potatoes should I use for this recipe?
For this recipe, I like using New York strip steaks as they are easy to cube and taste delicious. You can also use ribeye steak if you have some on hand.
I also like using baby Yukon gold potatoes and cutting them in half or quarters. The yellow potatoes are my favorite but you could even use sweet potatoes for a healthier option.
How to make garlic butter steak and potatoes
Prepping the steak and potatoes:
Cube your steak and potatoes into 1 inch pieces or smaller. This is really just a matter of preference. The smaller you cut the steak and potatoes, the faster they will cook.
However, if you cut them too small you can easily overcook the steak or undercook the potatoes. Try to cut them into similar sizes if you can.
Cooking the potatoes:
Heat up your cast iron pan to medium-high heat and add some olive oil to the bottom. Then, add your diced potatoes and season them with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and some herbs de providence.
Continue to cook the potatoes until they get a good sear, are crispy on the edges and soft in the middle. This should take about 5-8 minutes depending on the size of your potato cubes and should be close to fork tender.
Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the pan and set aside.
Cooking the steak:
Now into the same pan, reduce the heat just a bit to medium and add a knob of butter and some garlic paste. Stir that together and allow the garlic to cook for about 1-2 minutes.
Season your steak with salt and pepper, then add it into the pan in a single layer, with the butter and garlic.
Allow the steak to cook and get a nice sear, and then flip them a few times so they cook evenly on all sides. The steak should take 3-5 minutes to cook to about medium doneness depending on the size.
Combining everything together.
Turn the heat down to low, and combine the potatoes back into the cast iron pan. Mix the steak and potatoes together so they are evenly distributed for about another minute. Feel free to add another tablespoon or two of butter if you need to or want to!
Finishing up:
To finish, I like to add some freshly grated parmesan cheese over the top and some chopped parsley. This makes for a beautiful and rustic presentation that will have your family excited about dinner time.
This easy meal is ready in about 8-10 minutes and is a recipe the entire family will love. Juicy steak bites with crispy potatoes are hard to beat! Serve them up with your favorite side like asparagus, green beans, brussels sprouts or with a fresh salad.
How to store steak and potatoes.
Place everything into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat, use your microwave in 30 second increments, or drop them back into a cast iron pan and quickly warm them up over medium heat.
Love easy weeknight meals? Try these!
The viral chopped Italian sandwich recipe
Easy French dip sliders with au jus
Spicy garlic parmesan chicken skewers
Print
Garlic butter steak and potatoes recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
- 32 ozs of New York Strip steak
- 2 lbs of Yukon gold baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons of salt, pepper and garlic powder blend (Or 2 teaspoons of each)
- 1 tablespoon of Herbs de provence
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons garlic paste or minced garlic
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cube potatoes and steak into bite size pieces, making sure they are uniformed in size. Season the steak pieces with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- In a large cast iron pan, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat to medium. Once the pan is heated, add your potatoes and cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season them with 1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Once the potatoes are cooked through, remove them from the pan and set aside. Carefully clean out the bottom of the cast iron pan with a paper towel.
- Then add 2 tablespoons of butter back into the pan and heat to medium high. Add garlic and saute for a minute. Then add cubed steak into the pan. Cook steak for 3-4 minutes making sure to get a nice sear on all sides.
- Once the steak is cooked through, or temping at about 135 degrees internal, turn the heat to low and add back your potatoes. Stir a few times to mix together, then top with 1 more tablespoon of butter, allowing that to melt into everything along with grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Serve steak and potatoes while still warm. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Leave a Reply