Sheet Pan Steak and Potatoes with Garlic Butter
Sirloin steaks and baby potatoes share one pan, with a garlic and herb butter melting over the finished steaks. Potatoes need a long head start, so they roast alone first.
Sheet Pan Steak and Potatoes with Garlic Butter
Course: Main CourseDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
minutes35
minutesSirloin steaks and baby potatoes share one pan, with a garlic and herb butter melting over the finished steaks. Potatoes need a long head start, so they roast alone first.
Ingredients
4 sirloin steaks, 1 inch thick (about 6 oz each), patted dry
1 1/2 lb baby potatoes, halved
8 oz green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter, softened
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
- Heat the oven to 425°F and set a rack on a half sheet pan from the baking sheet and wire rack set, then heat the empty pan for 5 minutes.
- Toss the halved potatoes with 2 tablespoons of the oil, half the salt and the paprika.
- Spread the potatoes cut side down on the hot pan and roast for 20 minutes without stirring.
- Mix the butter with the garlic, parsley, thyme and lemon juice in a small bowl, and chill it while the potatoes roast.
- Rub the steaks with the remaining oil, salt and pepper, and toss the green beans with a drizzle of oil.
- Push the potatoes to one side, add the steaks and green beans, and roast for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Check with a thermometer: 145°F is medium, which is the USDA minimum, so roast a few more minutes if the steaks read lower.
- Top each steak with a spoon of garlic butter, rest the pan for 5 minutes and serve.
Notes
- Thinner steaks need less time, so check at 6 minutes. Use grass-fed cuts when you can. Pasture-raised beef cuts are one source for the steak. Store leftovers 3 days, sliced and covered.
Why the potatoes go in alone first
Potatoes need a long head start, and a hot pan gives them a crisp underside. The steaks only need a few minutes, so they join late. The cold garlic butter melts into the meat as it rests.
The empty hot pan is a small step with a big payoff. The potatoes sizzle the moment they land, which gives you the crust. Do not stir them for the first stretch.
Swaps for the steak and potatoes pan
Ribeye or strip steak works at the same thickness. Asparagus can replace the green beans. Do not use thin cuts without shortening the time, because they overcook before the pan comes together.
Serving
A crisp green salad and a little extra butter on the potatoes is plenty. Horseradish cream on the side also suits the beef.
Steak doneness is personal. Check one steak at the early end of the range and pull the pan when it reads where you want it. Everything else on the pan can wait for a moment while the steak rests.
Leftovers and a common mistake
Slice leftover steak and cover it, then warm it very gently or eat it cold. The usual mistake is skipping the rest. Without it the juices run onto the pan and the steak dries out.
Sheet Pan Steak and Potatoes with Garlic Butter at a glance
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4 servings
- Ingredients: 12, led by sirloin steaks, baby potatoes, green beans, olive oil
Tips for Sheet Pan Steak and Potatoes with Garlic Butter
Thinner steaks need less time, so check at 6 minutes. Use grass-fed cuts when you can. Pasture-raised beef cuts are one source for the steak. Store leftovers 3 days, sliced and covered.
Sheet Pan Steak and Potatoes with Garlic Butter FAQ
How long does Sheet Pan Steak and Potatoes with Garlic Butter take?
Sheet Pan Steak and Potatoes with Garlic Butter takes 35 minutes of cooking after 15 minutes of prep.
How many people does Sheet Pan Steak and Potatoes with Garlic Butter serve?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
What do I need to make Sheet Pan Steak and Potatoes with Garlic Butter?
12 ingredients, led by sirloin steaks, baby potatoes, green beans, olive oil. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
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