Skillet Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Recipe
A hearty and flavorful skillet garlic butter steak and potatoes dish featuring tender sirloin steak cubes and crisp fingerling potatoes, infused with fresh herbs and rich garlic butter. Perfect for a comforting yet elegant meal made quickly on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Potatoes
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 lb fingerling potatoes, halved horizontally
Herbs and Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, roughly chopped
- Coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking Fat and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by cutting the sirloin steak into 1/2 inch cubes. Halve the fingerling potatoes horizontally to ensure even cooking. Finely chop the fresh thyme, dill, and rosemary, and mince the garlic cloves.
- Cook the Potatoes: Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the halved fingerling potatoes cut-side down and cook them for about 10-12 minutes until they are golden brown and tender. Season with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper. Remove potatoes from the skillet and set aside.
- Sear the Steak: In the same skillet, add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt and foam slightly. Add the sirloin steak cubes, ensuring they are spread out evenly. Let the steak cook undisturbed for about 3-4 minutes to develop a good sear, then turn and cook for another 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
- Add Garlic and Herbs: Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic along with the chopped thyme, dill, and rosemary to the skillet. Stir gently to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not burnt, infusing the steak and butter with herbaceous aroma.
- Combine Steak and Potatoes: Return the cooked fingerling potatoes to the skillet with the steak and herbs. Toss everything gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the garlic butter sauce. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed, and cook for another 2 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the garlic butter steak and potatoes hot from the pan, garnished with extra fresh herbs if desired for a bright, fresh touch.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor and aroma; dried herbs will not provide the same vibrant taste.
- Adjust steak cooking time based on preferred doneness: less time for rare, more for well-done.
- Fingerling potatoes are ideal for this recipe due to their size and texture, but small red or Yukon gold potatoes can be substituted.
- For a dairy-free version, replace butter with additional olive oil.
- Rest the steak briefly after cooking for juicier results if cutting larger pieces.
Keywords: garlic butter steak, skillet steak, fingerling potatoes, stovetop steak recipe, herb steak, quick dinner, sautéed potatoes
