Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Recipe
This Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes recipe combines tender cubed steak with golden, buttery Yukon gold potatoes, all seasoned with a flavorful blend of garlic, herbs, and spices. The steak is seared to perfection and then tossed with parboiled potatoes and a rich garlic herb butter for a comforting and savory one-pan meal.
- Author: Dana
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Seasoning Mix
- 3 teaspoons salt (or more to taste)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika
Steak and Potatoes
- 2 pounds cubed steak (like sirloin or NY Strip)
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed into small bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Browning sauce (optional, for color)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic Herb Butter
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
Garnish
- Parsley
- Red pepper flakes
- Prepare the seasoning mix: In a small bowl, combine salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Divide this mixture evenly into two equal portions and set aside.
- Make the garlic herb butter: In another bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley until well combined. Set this flavorful butter mixture aside.
- Season the steak: In a large bowl, add the cubed steak along with Worcestershire sauce, optional browning sauce, and half of the seasoning mix. Toss well to coat the beef evenly with all the seasonings.
- Parboil the potatoes: Boil the cubed Yukon gold potatoes in boiling water for 5 to 6 minutes until they just start to soften. Drain and let cool slightly. Once cooled, season them with the remaining half of the seasoning mix and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss to coat thoroughly.
- Sear the steak: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned steak cubes and sear for 5 to 7 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove the steak from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
- Cook the potatoes: In the same skillet, add the parboiled, seasoned potatoes. Cook over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes become golden brown and are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Combine steak, potatoes, and butter: Return the seared steak to the skillet with the potatoes. Add the garlic herb butter and toss everything together, ensuring the steak and potatoes are well coated and absorb the rich buttery flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with additional parsley and red pepper flakes to taste before serving for an added burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- Parboiling the potatoes ensures they cook evenly and become tender inside while achieving a crispy exterior when pan-fried.
- Using browned sauce is optional but adds a nice color depth to the steak.
- Adjust the amount of salt according to your taste preference.
- For extra heat, increase the red pepper flakes in the garnish.
- Let the steak rest a few minutes after cooking for better juiciness, although this recipe combines steak and potatoes immediately for convenience.
Keywords: Garlic Butter Steak, Steak and Potatoes, One Pan Steak, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Beef Cubes, Garlic Herb Butter