Cowboy Butter Steak and Potatoes Recipe
This Cowboy Butter Steak and Potatoes recipe features a perfectly seared ribeye steak topped with a rich, flavorful butter sauce loaded with garlic, green onions, and pimentos. Served alongside crispy, golden pan-cooked potatoes infused with the steak’s savory pan drippings, it’s a hearty and satisfying meal ideal for steak lovers looking for a rustic, home-cooked dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 1 pound ribeye (or New York strip steak)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons pimentos (drained)
- 1½ teaspoons Kinders Butter Steak Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Potatoes
- 1 large russet or gold potato (cubed, skin-on or peeled)
- Reserved butter and pan drippings
Instructions
- Season the Steak: Pat the steak dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, Kinders Butter Steak Seasoning, and garlic powder to enhance the flavor.
- Rest and Prep Potatoes: Let the steak sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to help it cook evenly, while you cube your potato into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering to prepare for searing the steak.
- Sear the Steak: Place the steak in the hot skillet and sear for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time based on the steak’s thickness to achieve your preferred doneness.
- Add Butter and Aromatics: Add the butter, minced garlic, sliced green onions, and drained pimentos to the skillet, letting the butter melt and infuse with the aromatics.
- Baste the Steak: Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter mixture over the steak continuously for 1–2 minutes until the steak develops a deep golden color and rich flavor.
- Rest the Steak: Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a plate to allow the juices to redistribute; do not clean the pan.
- Cook the Potatoes: Add the cubed potatoes to the same skillet with the reserved butter and pan drippings, cooking over medium heat while stirring occasionally for 12–15 minutes until the potatoes are golden and fork-tender.
- Season Potatoes: Season the potatoes with additional Kinders seasoning, salt, and chopped parsley as desired to bring out their flavor.
- Slice the Steak: Slice the rested steak against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Combine and Serve: Return the steak slices to the pan, nestle them into the cooked potatoes, spoon any remaining butter sauce over the top, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Letting the steak rest before slicing improves juiciness.
- You can adjust the seasoning amounts to taste or substitute with your preferred steak seasoning.
- Skin-on potatoes provide extra texture, but peeled potatoes also work well.
- Use a cast-iron or heavy skillet for best searing results.
- The dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for a balanced meal.
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Steak, Seared Ribeye, Pan-fried Potatoes, Steak Dinner, Rustic Steak Recipe, Garlic Butter Steak
