Butternut Squash Garlic Herb Steak (Printable)

A flavorful bowl of garlic-herb steak combined with roasted butternut squash and fragrant herbs.

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

→ Oils

07 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) 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 black pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast the butternut squash for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
04 - Pat the sirloin steak dry and season both sides with salt, black 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 the steak from the pan and loosely cover with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
08 - Thinly slice the steak against the grain for tenderness.
09 - Divide roasted butternut squash and steak slices among 4 bowls. Drizzle with pan juices and garnish with additional herbs as preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Juicy garlic-herb steak pairs perfectly with sweet roasted butternut squash
  • Aromatic herbs add a delicious balance
02 -
  • For added flavor, toss the squash with a pinch of smoked paprika before roasting
  • Substitute sweet potato for butternut squash if preferred
03 -
  • Rest the steak before slicing to retain juices
  • Roast squash evenly by stirring halfway through cooking
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