Butternut Squash Garlic Herb Steak (Printable)

Hearty bowls featuring seared steak, roasted squash, quinoa, and creamy garlic herb sauce.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
02 - 3 garlic cloves, sautéed
03 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
04 - 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme
05 - 1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary

→ Grains

06 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
07 - 2 cups water

→ Meats

08 - 1 pound steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into cubes

→ Dairy

09 - 1/2 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt

→ Oils & Seasonings

10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Toss diced butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and half of the chopped herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary). Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and tender.
03 - In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Set aside.
04 - Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pat steak cubes dry and season with remaining salt and pepper. Sear in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
05 - In a blender or food processor, combine sautéed garlic, heavy cream or Greek yogurt, remaining herbs, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
06 - To assemble, divide quinoa among four bowls. Top with roasted butternut squash and steak bites. Drizzle generously with garlic herb sauce.
07 - Garnish with extra parsley and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The garlic herb cream sauce is absolutely worth the extra blender step and ties everything together like magic
  • Perfect for meal prep because each component stays delicious for days and actually tastes better as the flavors meld
  • You get that steakhouse feeling at home without spending a fortune or timing everything perfectly
02 -
  • Patting the steak cubes completely dry before searing is what creates that beautiful crust, any moisture and you'll steam instead of sear
  • Let your sauce sit for a couple minutes after blending, the garlic flavor needs a moment to mellow and come together
  • If the quinoa seems wet after 15 minutes, keep the lid on and let it steam off the heat for another 5 minutes
03 -
  • Cut your squash into uniform cubes so everything roasts evenly, nothing worse than some pieces burnt while others are still crunchy
  • Let the steak rest for at least 5 minutes after cooking, this is the difference between juicy and dry meat
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