Description
Sizzling garlic butter steak and potatoes skillet delivers mouthwatering comfort straight from a cast-iron pan. Rich flavors meld together, creating a simple yet irresistible meal that brings warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (450 g) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin), cut into 1-inch cubes
Starch:
- 1 pound (450 g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Transform golden-hued potatoes into a crispy foundation by warming olive oil in a spacious cast-iron skillet over moderate temperature, generously seasoning with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Carefully rotate and tumble potatoes during cooking, allowing each surface to caramelize evenly until achieving a gloriously tender interior and bronzed exterior, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Gently transfer potatoes to a holding plate, preserving their hard-earned crispness while preparing for the protein component.
- Elevate skillet temperature to high, introducing additional olive oil to create an ideal searing environment for steak cubes.
- Meticulously season steak with a robust blend of salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Strategically place seasoned steak pieces in a pristine, uncrowded layer, allowing each morsel maximum contact with searing surface.
- Execute precise cooking, flipping cubes to achieve a rich mahogany sear and desired internal temperature, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Relocate perfectly cooked steak alongside potatoes, maintaining their appetizing temperature.
- Reduce skillet’s thermal intensity to medium, introducing butter and allowing luxurious melting.
- Infuse the developing sauce with minced garlic and optional chili flakes, releasing their aromatic essence during a brief 30-second sauté.
- Reunite potatoes and steak within the fragrant garlic butter environment, gently coating each ingredient and rewarming thoroughly.
- Conclude by scattering fresh parsley across the skillet, creating a vibrant visual and flavor finale ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Optimize potato crispiness by patting them dry before cooking to ensure a golden, crunchy exterior that provides delightful texture.
- Control steak doneness by using a meat thermometer for precise cooking: 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, and 145°F for medium.
- Reduce sodium content by using herbs and spices instead of salt, and choose low-sodium seasonings for a heart-friendly version of the dish.
- Accommodate vegetarian diets by replacing steak with firm tofu cubes or portobello mushroom chunks, maintaining the same cooking technique and seasonings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg