Garlic Butter Pan Seared beef Chops
Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Beef Chops are a deliciously quick dinner option that features a crispy, golden crust and tender, juicy meat. This easy one-pan recipe is infused with rich garlic butter, elevating the natural flavors of the beef. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and requires just a few simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
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 (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chops and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the beef chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms; avoid flipping too often.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic to the pan, basting the chops for 1-2 minutes.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 145°F; let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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