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If thereโs one dinner that never goes out of style, itโs steak and potatoes, especially when theyโre seared to perfection in a hot skillet with garlic butter and fresh herbs. This one-pan meal is full of rich, savory flavor and comes together fast.
A Readerโs Review
This is the best steak and potato recipe Iโve ever made My husband licked the plate clean will definitely do again!
โ Shana
Why This Is The BEST Steak & Potatoes Recipe
- Tried-and-true family classic: This isnโt a trendy recipe I threw together last week. Iโve been making it with my dad for years. Itโs been tested, loved, and devoured too many times to count.
- Garlic herb butter = secret weapon: Forget plain salt and pepper. This flavorful finishing butter takes the dish from simple to five-star!
- Perfect texture: Crispy potatoes. Seared steak. Buttery herb finish. The timing and technique are dialed in so you canโt mess it upโeven if itโs your first time.
Skillet Steak and Potatoes with Garlic Herb Butter Ingredients
Skillet Garlic Butter Herb Steak and Potatoes Recipe
Iโve always been a meat-and-potatoes kind of girl, and this recipe is one of my favorites. Itโs a classic Iโve been making with my dad for as long as I can remember. Every time I pull out the heavy cast iron skillet, my mouth starts watering.
- Cook Potatoes with Herbs: In a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, addย olive oilย and unsalted butter, chopped Yukon gold potatoes, minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme,ย chopped fresh rosemary, and chopped fresh oregano. Cook for about 5 minutes before stirring. Continue to cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork tender. Remove them from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Cook Steak: Seasonย 2 lean New York strip steaksย generously withย salt and pepperย on both sides, then increase the heat to high and add the seasoned steaks to the same skillet. Cook for 3 minutes on each side or until the outside is browned. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then cook the steaks to desired doneness. Mine took about 10 minutes, flipping 3 times to get it medium well done.
- Make Garlic Herb Butter: Combine softened butter,ย minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme,ย chopped fresh rosemary, andย chopped fresh oreganoย in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly until combined.
- Add Potatoes and Melt Butter: Slather the top of the steaks with the compound butter, then add the potatoes back to the pan and heat through, allowing the butter to melt into the steaks.
Alyssaโs Top Steak Tips
- Bring it to room temp: Let the steak sit out for 30 minutes before cooking. It helps the meat cook evenly and sear beautifully.
- Use a cast-iron skillet: It gives the best color and flavor. Be sure the pan and oil are hot before the steak goes in.
- Sear, then lower the heat: Once youโve got a nice crust, reduce the heat to medium-low and finish cooking to your preferred doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Rare โ 125ยฐF
- Medium Rare โ 135ยฐF
- Medium โ 145ยฐF
- Medium Well โ 150ยฐF
- Well Done โ 160ยฐF
Time-Saving Potato Tip!
Want to speed things up? Pre-cook your potatoes before adding them to the skillet using one of these easy shortcuts:
- Boilย for 6 minutes
- Bakeย at 350ยฐF for 8โ10 minutes
- Microwaveย (my fave!) in a microwave-safe bowl for 4โ5 minutes
Garlic Butter Steak & Potatoes Storage Tips
- In the Fridge:ย You can store leftover steak and potatoesย in anย airtight containerย in your refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheating: When youโre ready to eat the leftovers, warm everything in a skillet over low heat until heated through.
- Quick tip: Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces before reheating so it warms evenly without overcooking.
More Savory Steak Recipes
If you love steak as much as I do, then you will love my Garlic Herb Butter Steak Foil Packetsย , steak bites, filet mignon, and Skillet Salisbury Steak. These are family favorites as well. Here are a few more top steak recipes on the blog!
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Skillet Garlic Butter Herb Steak and Potatoes
A one-pan steak and potato dinner packed with juicy steak, crispy potatoes, and rich garlic herb butter. Quick, hearty, and full of steakhouse flavor!
Ingredientsย
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 pound chopped Yukon gold potatoes ยฝ-inch cubes
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic 3 cloves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 lean New York strip steaks
- salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Butter Compound
- ยผ cup softened butter
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic 3 cloves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
Instructionsย
- In a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 pound chopped Yukon gold potatoes, 3 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano. Cook for about 5 minutes before stirring. Continue to cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork tender. Remove them from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Season 2 lean New York strip steaks with salt and pepper on both sides. Increase the heat to high and add the seasoned steaks to the same skillet. Cook for 3 minutes on each side or until the outside is browned. Reduce the heat to medium-high. Cook the steaks to desired doneness. Mine took about 10 minutes, flipping 3 times to get it medium well done.
- Combine ยผ cup softened butter, 3 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly until combined.
- Slather the top of the steaks with the compound butter. Add the potatoes back to the pan and heat through, allowing the butter to melt into the steaks.
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Notes
Updated May 22, 2025
Leftover Instructions: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3โ4 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat, and cut steak into bite-sized pieces to warm it evenly without overcooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 26gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 158mgPotassium: 822mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 528IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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What is your suggestion if I donโt have a Cast Iron Skillet? I donโt think Iโd be able to lift it even if I did lol
Hello! You should be ok cooking this in a heavy-bottom pan if you donโt have a cast-iron pan.
Made this tonite it was amazing. Thanks for the recipe