Garlic Steak and Potatoes

This steak and potatoes recipe is gourmet delicious yet simple enough for everyday! Juicy, steak and potatoes are tossed in a sensational spice rub then pan-seared with garlic herb butter for an explosion of YUM in every bite. It’s a one-skillet wonder that’s quick and easy yet couldn’t be any more comforting, satisfying or dripping with flavor. Serve this garlic butter steak and potatoes skillet with honey roasted carrots and wedge salad for the perfect easy dinner! I’ve included tips and tricks to achieve melt in your mouth, juicy, steak every time, how to prep ahead and how to freeze.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil ((for potatoes))
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided ((for steak))
• 1 1/2 lbs. top sirloin cut into 1-inch pieces ((or filet mignon, NY strip or rib eye))
• 1 pound medium Yukon Gold (cut into 3/4-inch wedges*)
• 1 TBS EACH garlic powder, paprika, brown sugar
• 2 tsp EACH onion powder, coriander, cumin, kosher salt (NOT table salt)
• 1/2 tsp EACH black pepper, chipotle chile pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4-6 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1/2 tsp. EACH dried oregano, dried thyme

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Whisk all of the Spice Mix seasonings together in a small bowl. Remove 2 tablespoons to use on the potatoes. While the steak is still on the cutting board, pat it dry and sprinkle with remaining Spice Mix. Toss to evenly coat; set aside.
2. 2Place potatoes and 1/3 cup water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 6-7 minutes (potatoes should barely be fork tender). Drain and pat dry. Drizzle potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with reserved 2 tablespoons Spice Mix. Stir to evenly coat.
3. 3Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add potatoes and cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes or until starting to char, then stir potatoes for 1-2 additional minutes until fork tender. Remove to a plate and tent with foil; wipe out skillet.
4. 4Heat 2 tablespoon vegetable oil in the now empty skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add half of the steak to the skillet in a single layer and let sear undisturbed for 2 minutes, then stir the steak and continue to cook for an addition 1 minute or until steak reaches desired doneness. Remove to a plate; wipe out skillet if there are any black bits.
5. 5To then now empty skillet, heat 2 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add remaining steak to the skillet in a single layer and let sear undisturbed for 2 minutes. Stir the steak then immediately add butter, garlic, parsley, oregano and thyme. Cook, while stirring for 1 minute then remove from heat.
6. 6Add the steak and potatoes back to the skillet and stir to evenly coat in the butter sauce. Season with additional salt and/or pepper to taste. Serve immediately.