Prepare to transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary feast that will make your taste buds dance with joy! This restaurant-quality steak recipe with crispy garlic butter potatoes and fresh salad is not just a meal—it's a culinary masterpiece that promises to elevate your home cooking game. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this foolproof recipe will have you serving up restaurant-worthy dishes that will impress even the most discerning food critics.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steaks
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mixed greens for salad
- Your choice of salad dressing
Instructions
- Remove steaks from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to reach room temperature, which ensures even cooking.
- Wash and dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, ensuring uniform size for consistent cooking.
- Pat steaks dry with paper towels and generously season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat until it's smoking hot, about 3-4 minutes.
- Place potatoes in a separate skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter, cooking over medium heat until golden and crispy, stirring occasionally (approximately 15-20 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to potato pan during last 3 minutes of cooking to prevent burning and infuse flavor.
- For medium-rare steak, cook each side for 3-4 minutes, turning only once. Use tongs to handle the meat.
- In the last minute of cooking, add remaining butter to steak pan and baste the meat with melted butter and pan juices.
- Remove steaks and let rest on a cutting board for 5-7 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Prepare mixed greens salad and drizzle with your preferred dressing.
- Slice steaks against the grain and plate with garlic butter potatoes and fresh salad.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Always let your steaks come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and perfect doneness.
- Invest in Quality: Choose high-quality ribeye steaks with good marbling for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Dry Seasoning Matters: Pat steaks completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect sear and beautiful crust.
- Use a Cast-Iron Skillet: For the best heat retention and beautiful browning, a cast-iron skillet is your best friend.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Cook steaks in batches if necessary to maintain high heat and achieve that perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Rest Your Meat: Letting steaks rest after cooking allows juices to redistribute, ensuring a juicy and tender bite every time.
- Garlic Timing: Add minced garlic towards the end of potato cooking to prevent burning and maximize flavor.
- Salad Fresh Factor: Prepare your salad just before serving to maintain crisp, vibrant greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 1109kcal
Carbohydrates: 60g
Protein: 63g
Fat: 71g
Saturated Fat: 32g
Cholesterol: 210mg
