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Best Seared Steaks with Crispy Potatoes & Herb Sauce One-Pot Recipe

This flavorful one-pot recipe features juicy, well-marbled strip steaks seared to perfection and paired with crispy golden potatoes.
Inspired by Argentinian chimichurri, the herb sauce combines fresh parsley, garlic, red onion, and red wine vinegar, bringing bold and zesty flavors to every bite.
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Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Argentinian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 12-inch nonstick skillet
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Herb Sauce:

  • 1 cup minced fresh parsley basil, and/or cilantro
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

For the Potatoes and Steak:

  • 1½ pounds red potatoes unpeeled, cut into 1-inch wedges
  • 1¼ teaspoons table salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
  • 2 1-pound boneless strip or rib-eye steaks, 1½ to 1¾ inches thick, trimmed

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Herb Sauce: Combine parsley, ½ cup olive oil, red onion, vinegar, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Stir well and set aside.
  • Cook the Potatoes: Toss potato wedges with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until they start to soften. Drain well.
  • Sear the Steaks: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat steaks dry with paper towels and season with remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Place steaks in the skillet and sear without moving for 3 to 5 minutes until browned. Flip, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 120–125°F for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest.
  • Finish the Potatoes: In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve: Slice steaks ¼ inch thick and serve alongside crispy potatoes, passing the herb sauce at the table.
Keyword Easy one pot meal, herb sauce steak, one-pan dinner idea, One-pan steak recipe, steak and potatoes skillet
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