Honey Garlic Steak and Potato Skillet Recipe
Honey Garlic Steak and Potato Skillet is a flavorful and hearty one-pan meal featuring tender flank steak strips seared with caramelized onions and garlic, coated in a sweet and savory honey soy sauce, and served alongside golden, crispy diced potatoes. Perfect for a comforting dinner that comes together quickly using just a large skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Steak and Sauce
- 1 pound flank steak, cut into strips
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 4 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), diced
- 1 medium onion, sliced thinly
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Oils and Fats
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided for searing and sautéing
Instructions
- Preparation: Rinse and dice potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Slice the onion thinly and mince the garlic cloves. Cut flank steak into thin strips against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Cooking Potatoes: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes, season with half the salt and black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden and crispy, about 15 minutes. Once cooked, remove the potatoes from the skillet and set them aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Sauté the sliced onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, roughly 3 to 4 minutes.
- Cook Steak: Push the onions and garlic to one side of the skillet. Add the flank steak strips in a single layer and sear without stirring for 2 minutes to develop a brown crust. Then stir and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the steak is browned but still tender.
- Make Sauce and Combine: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, the remaining salt, and black pepper. Pour this sauce over the steak and onion mixture and toss everything to coat evenly. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return Potatoes to Skillet: Add the cooked potatoes back into the skillet and gently toss to coat them in the thickened sauce. Continue cooking for 2 more minutes, allowing the potatoes to warm through and the sauce to caramelize slightly around them.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the thinly sliced green onions on top as a fresh garnish. Serve the dish hot for the best flavor and comforting experience.
Notes
- Slice the steak against the grain to maximize tenderness.
- Dry the potatoes thoroughly before cooking for extra crispiness.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing steak and potatoes to ensure proper browning and crisping.
- You can substitute sirloin or skirt steak as alternatives to flank steak.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
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