Skillet Steak And Potatoes

• Fast & Flavorful: Short on time but big on taste? This recipe is your new best friend. It delivers a delicious and satisfying meal in under 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
• Simple Perfection: This recipe requires minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, making it ideal for cooks of all skill levels.
• A Match Made in Heaven: The combination of perfectly cooked steak and crispy potatoes is a classic for a reason. This recipe elevates this timeless duo with a garlicky herb butter sauce that takes it over the top.
• One-Pan Wonder: Say goodbye to a mountain of dirty dishes! This recipe utilizes a single skillet for both the potatoes and the steak, minimizing cleanup.

Ingredients:

• For the Crispy Potatoes:
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch wedges
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• For the Juicy Steaks:
• 2 (1-inch-thick) rib-eye or New York strip steaks (around 12 ounces each), or 1-pound flank steak, cut into two pieces
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• For the Garlicky Herb Butter Sauce:
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1. Crispy Potato Perfection: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add the potato wedges, cut-side down, to the hot oil. Season them with the kosher salt. Cook the potatoes for 10 minutes, undisturbed, allowing them to brown and crisp up.
2. Flip and Repeat: After 10 minutes, use a spatula to gently flip the potatoes to the other cut side. Season them with additional kosher salt if needed, and cook for another 10 minutes, or until golden brown and tender throughout.
3. Steak Time! Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the skillet and set them aside on a plate. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel to remove any excess potato bits.
4. Seasoning Up: Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and season them generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
5. Searing for Flavor: Place the seasoned steaks in the hot skillet and cook for 1 minute per side, undisturbed, allowing a nice sear to develop.
6. The Flip and Cook: Flip the steaks over and cook for an additional minute per side.
7. Garlic Butter Bliss: Add the butter to the hot pan and tilt it slightly to pool the melted butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
8. Basting Magic: Spoon the melted garlic butter over the steaks and flip them one more time. Baste the steaks with the garlic butter for another 30 seconds.
9. Resting for Perfection: Transfer the cooked steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute for a more tender and flavorful steak.
10. Bringing it All Together: While the steaks rest, stir the chopped parsley and lemon juice into the pan sauce in the skillet. Let it simmer for a minute, then taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt or lemon juice as desired.
11. Plating and Enjoying: Arrange the crispy potatoes on a serving platter. Top them with slices of the rested steak, cut against the grain into ½-inch thick slices. Drizzle the flavorful lemon and parsley sauce over the steak and potatoes.
12. Dinner is Served! Enjoy your restaurant-worthy Skillet Steak and Potatoes in under 20 minutes!