Butternut Squash Garlic Herb Steak (Printable)

Tender herb-seasoned steak combined with roasted butternut squash and fresh garlic for a balanced meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat & Protein

01 - 1 lb sirloin steak

→ Vegetables

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

# Cooking Steps:

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

# Expert 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 -
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor
  • Let the steak rest to keep it juicy
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