Butternut Squash Garlic Herb Steak (Print View)

A balanced meal featuring garlic-herb steak with sweet roasted butternut squash and fresh herbs.

# Components:

→ Meat & Protein

01 - 1 lb sirloin steak

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
03 - 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced

→ Herbs & Seasonings

04 - 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
05 - 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
06 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Oils

07 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and tender.
03 - Pat sirloin dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and the remaining minced garlic.
04 - Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side until reaching desired doneness.
05 - In the final minute, add chopped thyme and rosemary to the skillet, spooning the herbed oil over the steak.
06 - Remove the steak from heat and cover loosely with foil; rest for 5 minutes.
07 - Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
08 - Divide roasted butternut squash and sliced steak evenly into four bowls. Drizzle with pan juices and garnish with extra herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Juicy garlic-herb steak
  • Sweet roasted butternut squash
02 -
  • For added flavor, toss the squash with a pinch of smoked paprika before roasting
  • Substitute sweet potato for butternut squash if preferred
03 -
  • Pat the steak dry before seasoning to get a better sear
  • Let the steak rest to keep it juicy
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