Description
Hearty Garlic Butter Sirloin Skillet dinner – tender sirloin, rich garlic butter, and simple veggies in one pan. Quick, flavorful, and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- Star of the Show:
- 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, 1.5-inch thick
- 1 lb baby potatoes, quartered
- 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
- Aromatic Essentials:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Seasoning Magic:
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked, or to taste
- Optional Extras:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Your Sirloin & Veggies:: First things first, let’s get that sirloin ready! Pat the steaks *really* dry with paper towels. This is crucial for a good sear, trust me. Then, generously season both sides with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. While that’s sitting, quarter your baby potatoes and trim your green beans. This is where I sometimes get a little messy, with potato bits flying everywhere, but it’s all part of the fun, right?
- Sear the Juicy Garlic Butter Sirloin:: Heat a large, oven-safe skillet (cast iron is my absolute favorite for this) over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once it’s shimmering, carefully place your seasoned sirloin steaks in the hot pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side for a beautiful, golden-brown crust. You want that sizzle! Don’t overcrowd the pan; if your steaks are too close, they’ll steam instead of sear, and we want that crisp exterior on our Juicy Garlic Butter Sirloin.
- Add Potatoes & Aromatic Goodness:: Remove the sirloin from the skillet and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the quartered baby potatoes to the skillet, along with another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften and get a little color. This is when the kitchen starts smelling incredible, honestly, it’s my favorite part!
- Bring Back the Sirloin & Add Herbs:: Once the potatoes are halfway done, nestle the seared sirloin steaks back into the skillet among the potatoes. Add the green beans around the edges. Then, drop in the unsalted butter, minced garlic, and fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs. Oh, the aroma! As the butter melts, it’ll start to infuse everything with that incredible garlic-herb flavor. I usually let it bubble for a minute or two.
- Baste and Finish Cooking:: Now for the fun part! Tilt the skillet slightly and, using a spoon, continuously baste the melting garlic butter over the sirloin steaks, potatoes, and green beans for 3-5 minutes. This is where the magic happens, ensuring every bite of our Juicy Garlic Butter Sirloin is infused with flavor. Keep basting until your sirloin reaches your desired doneness (I like mine medium-rare, around 130-135°F).
- Rest and Serve Your Hearty Garlic Butter Sirloin:: Once cooked, remove the skillet from the heat. Transfer the sirloin steaks to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let them rest for at least 5-10 minutes. This step is super important, allowing the juices to redistribute for a truly tender Juicy Garlic Butter Sirloin. While the steak rests, the veggies will continue to cook slightly in the residual heat. Slice the sirloin against the grain and serve immediately with the buttery potatoes and green beans. So good, you’ll want to lick the plate!