Description
Garlic Butter Pan Seared Beef Chops are a delightful and flavorful meal that can elevate any dinner occasion. This dish combines crispy, golden crusted beef with a tender interior, all enhanced by the rich taste of garlic butter. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is not only quick—taking under 30 minutes—but also satisfying and indulgent. With its versatile nature, it pairs beautifully with various sides, making it an effortless choice for a delicious meal. Treat your family to this savory delight tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 beef chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1 inch thick)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chops and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add beef chops to the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms.
- Reduce heat to medium; add butter and minced garlic to the pan, basting the chops for 1-2 minutes.
- Check doneness using a meat thermometer; internal temperature should reach 145°F.
- Let the chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beef chop (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 92mg