Butternut Squash Garlic Herb Steak (Print View)

Tender garlic herb steak paired with sweet roasted butternut squash and fresh thyme and rosemary.

# 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 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
05 - 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
06 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Oils

07 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Heat 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.
03 - Roast squash for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway, until golden 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 thyme and rosemary to the skillet, spooning herbed oil over the steak.
07 - Remove steak from skillet and cover loosely with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes.
08 - Cut steak thinly against the grain for tender slices.
09 - Distribute roasted squash and steak slices evenly into four bowls. Drizzle pan juices over and garnish with extra herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Juicy garlic-herb steak with sweet roasted butternut squash
  • Deliciously balanced meal with aromatic herbs
02 -
  • For added flavor toss squash with a pinch of smoked paprika before roasting
  • Substitute sweet potato for butternut squash if preferred
03 -
  • Ensure steak is patted dry for better searing
  • Resting the steak helps retain juices for tender bites
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