Butternut Squash Garlic Herb Steak (Printable Version)

Tender garlic steak and roasted butternut squash combined with fresh herbs and savory pan juices.

# 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, to taste
07 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Oils

08 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, toss cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half of the minced garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast the squash for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
04 - Pat sirloin steak dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and the remaining 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 desired doneness.
06 - In the final minute of cooking, add chopped thyme and rosemary to the skillet; spoon herbed oil over the steak.
07 - Remove steak from skillet and cover loosely with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes.
08 - Slice steak thinly against the grain for tenderness.
09 - Divide roasted butternut squash and steak slices evenly into 4 bowls. Drizzle with pan juices and garnish with extra herbs if desired.

# Additional Tips::

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 -
  • Make sure to pat the steak dry before seasoning for a better sear
  • Let the steak rest to keep it juicy and tender
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