Butternut Squash Garlic Herb Steak (Printer View)

A vibrant bowl of garlic-herb steak and roasted butternut squash infused with fresh thyme and rosemary.

# What you'll need:

→ 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 black pepper, to taste

→ Oils

07 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

# Method:

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 prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast squash for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
04 - Pat the sirloin steak dry, then season both sides with salt, pepper, and the remaining minced garlic.
05 - Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side until preferred doneness is reached.
06 - In the final minute of cooking, add chopped thyme and rosemary to the skillet and spoon herbed oil over the steak.
07 - Remove steak from heat and let rest loosely covered with foil for 5 minutes.
08 - Thinly slice the steak against the grain.
09 - Divide roasted squash and steak slices among four bowls. Drizzle with pan juices and garnish with additional herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Juicy garlic-herb steak
  • Sweet roasted butternut squash
02 -
  • Toss squash with smoked paprika for added flavor before roasting
  • Sweet potato can be substituted for butternut squash
03 -
  • Rest steak covered to retain juices and tenderness
  • Slice steak against the grain for best texture
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