Cook 15–18 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and tender.
Remove to a plate; keep warm.
2. Sear the Steak
Cut steak into bite-sized pieces or cook as whole steak.
Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil + 2 tbsp butter over medium-high.
Add steak, sear 2–3 minutes per side, until browned.
Don’t overcrowd the pan—do in batches if needed.
3. Add Garlic + Herbs
Lower heat slightly, then add:
Garlic
Thyme
Rosemary
Parsley
Stir 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
4. Combine
Return potatoes to skillet.
Toss everything in the buttery garlic herb sauce.
5. Finish
Optional:
Squeeze lemon or lime over top.
Add an extra spoon of butter to melt in.
😍 Tips for the Best Steak
Pat steak dry before cooking.
Don’t move steak too much—let it brown.
Rest steak for 2–3 minutes before eating.
For medium rare: 130–135°F / 54–57°C internal.
🌿 Variations
Creamy Garlic
Add:
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesan
Simmer 2–3 minutes.
Spicy
Add:
1 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
Mushroom
Add sliced mushrooms after cooking steak; sauté 4–5 minutes.
🍽️ Serve With
Green beans
Steamed broccoli
Caesar salad
Garlic bread
Rice or mashed potatoes
💡 Quick 1-Pan Hack
Microwave potatoes 5 minutes, then crisp in the skillet—saves time and tastes great!
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