Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak with Roasted Asparagus and Sweet Potato
A juicy sirloin steak paired with crisp roasted asparagus and a fluffy sweet potato. This high-protein dinner is quick to make and deeply satisfying without fuss.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Karen + Lila
Karen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan
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You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchmen…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Scrub the sweet potato clean
Scrub the sweet potato clean, pierce it several times with a fork, and place it in the microwave for 5 to 6 minutes until soft when pierced with a knife.
Look for: soft when pierced with a knife
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Snap off the woody ends of the…
Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus stalks and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle half of the olive oil over…
Drizzle half of the olive oil over the asparagus, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and roast in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until tender and slightly charred at the tips.
Look for: tender and slightly charred at the tips
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Heat a medium cast-iron skillet or heavy…
Heat a medium cast-iron skillet or heavy frying pan over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes.
Look for: hot
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Rub the remaining olive oil over the…
Rub the remaining olive oil over the sirloin steak and season all sides with salt and minced garlic.
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Place the steak in the hot skillet…
Place the steak in the hot skillet and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare (reaching an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C)), or until a golden crust forms.
Look for: a golden crust forms
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Transfer the steak to a plate and…
Transfer the steak to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Plate the rested sirloin slices alongside the…
Plate the rested sirloin slices alongside the roasted asparagus and split-open microwave-baked sweet potato to serve.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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