Description
Garlic Butter Pan Seared Beef Chops are a mouthwatering dinner option that combines simplicity with gourmet flavor. Searing beef chops in a rich garlic butter sauce creates a crispy, golden crust while keeping the meat juicy and tender. Perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings, this dish is ready in under 30 minutes. With just a few pantry staples, you can impress your family or guests with an easy yet sophisticated meal. Served alongside your choice of roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes, these beef chops are sure to become a favorite in your household.
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 (parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by mincing the garlic and seasoning the beef chops with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until shimmering.
- Sear the seasoned beef chops for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, swirling gently as the butter melts.
- Baste the chops with melted garlic butter for another minute before removing from heat.
- Let rest briefly before garnishing with fresh herbs and serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg