If you consider yourself a “steak and potatoes” person, then this simple steak and potatoes recipe is made just for you! While there are definitely healthier dinner options, sometimes you just want comfort food — and this meal achieves that with whole, natural ingredients. Although you can easily cook sirloin steak in the oven by itself (or chop it into steak bites) and serve roasted potatoes on the side, this recipe for steak and potatoes in the oven cooks up everything one pan. Plus, you’ll love the mouthwatering caramelized onion butter!
Ingredients & Substitutions
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for potatoes and steak, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Top Sirloin Steaks – If possible, choose steaks that are 1.5 inch thick, as they are less likely to overcook. Although you can use other cuts of meat (T-bone, porterhouse, New York strip, ribeye steak, chuck eye steak, flank steak, etc.), their searing times will differ and you’ll want to use a probe meat thermometer to ensure doneness.Yellow Onions – I chose these ones for their classic flavor when caramelized, but you can use white or sweet onions if you prefer.Worcestershire Sauce – For enhancing the meaty flavor in the steak. Soy sauce or coconut aminos can work as substitutes.Olive Oil – For creating a golden crust on the steak. Feel free to substitute your favorite neutral cooking oil, such as avocado oil.Dry Red Wine – Try a merlot, pinot noir, or cabernet sauvignon.Unsalted Butter – I prefer grass-fed butter for its excellent flavor, but use your favorite unsalted variety.Garlic – I recommend fresh garlic cloves for this steak and potato recipe, but minced garlic from a jar will also work.Yukon Gold Mini Potatoes – Cut them into quarters. You can also use conventional Yukon Gold potatoes or Russet potatoes, but they will need to be cut into smaller pieces. Any other potatoes you like will also work.Fresh Thyme – Adds depth and aromatic flavor to the steak and potato skillet. Other fresh herbs, like oregano or rosemary, would work well, too.Sea Salt & Black Pepper
How To Cook Steak And Potatoes In The Oven
This section shows how to make a garlic butter steak and potatoes skillet, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
How Long To Cook Steak And Potatoes In The Oven?
For medium rare steak, sear the steak on the stove for 2-3 minutes per side first (until browned), then bake steak with potatoes for 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees F, or until steak reaches 130 degrees F. (The time range is for steaks that are 1.5 inch thick. For best results, use a meat thermometer.) You can also target the internal temperature for your desired doneness: 120 degrees for rare, 140 degrees for medium, 150 degrees for medium well, or 160 degrees for well done. (This is the internal temperature you want when removing steaks from the oven; the temperature will rise an additional 5 degrees as it rests.) Once the steak is done, remove it and continue baking the potatoes for about 10 more minutes, until fork tender.
Storage Instructions
Store: Keep any leftover steak and potato in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.Meal prep: Caramelize onions ahead of time, prepare caramelized onion butter, and store separately until the rest of the recipe is ready to cook. You can also dice the potatoes ahead of time and store submerged in water in the fridge (drain and pat dry before cooking).Reheat: Warm up leftovers in an oven at low heat, or briefly on the stovetop. The microwave is fine for the potatoes, but is likely to overcook and dry out the steak.Freeze: You can freeze roasted steak and potatoes for up to 3 months, but the texture of the potatoes may change.
What To Serve With Steak And Potato Recipes
This dish is a filling meal all on its own, but I always like to include veggies! Try these healthy sides:
Easy Veggies – Make roasted brussels sprouts, roasted green beans, or sauteeed mushrooms to pair with this hearty dish.Simple Salads – Try this meal with 7 layer salad, creamy cucumber salad, or spinach bacon salad.Steakhouse Sides – This dish pairs perfectly with creamed spinach, mashed potatoes (or mashed cauliflower), or cheesy squash casserole.
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