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Garlic Butter Steak with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Elevate your dinner game with this delightful combination of steak, garlic butter, and creamy mashed potatoes—all ready in under an hour!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 700
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Butter Steak
  • 2 pieces ribeye steaks (about 1-inch thick) Select well-marbled steaks for the best flavor.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter For flavoring the steak.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Adds rich flavor to the steak.
  • Fresh rosemary or thyme For garnish; optional.
For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes can also be used.
  • ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream Use heavy cream for extra creaminess.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Melt into mashed potatoes.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.
  • Chives For garnish; optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by boiling a pot of salted water. Add your cubed potatoes and let them cook until they’re tender (about 15-20 minutes).
  2. While the potatoes cook, season your steaks generously with salt and pepper.
Cooking the Potatoes
  1. Once the potatoes are tender, drain them well and return them to the pot.
  2. Add the milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash until creamy and smooth.
Cooking the Steak
  1. While the potatoes are mashing, heat a cast-iron skillet or a heavy pan on medium-high heat.
  2. Add the steaks to the hot pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
  3. In the last minute of cooking, reduce the heat to low. Add the butter and minced garlic to the pan and spoon the melted garlic butter over the steaks.
Serving
  1. Serve the garlic butter steak alongside a generous scoop of creamy mashed potatoes. Top with fresh herbs if you’re feeling fancy.

Notes

Choose well-marbled steaks for the best flavor. You can prep the mashed potatoes ahead of time and simply reheat them when it’s time to eat. Let your steaks rest for about 5 minutes after cooking to keep all the juices inside.