Balsamic Glazed Sirloin & Roasted Brussels Sprouts
A savory, iron-rich sirloin steak paired with tender roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. Finished with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze for a perfectly balanced meal.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthProtein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 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
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
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Toss the halved Brussels sprouts and cubed…
On a large baking sheet, toss the halved Brussels sprouts and cubed sweet potato with half of the olive oil, a generous pinch of salt, and black pepper. Roast for 25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
Look for: tender and lightly browned
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Pat the sirloin steak dry
While the vegetables roast, pat the sirloin steak dry. Rub both sides lightly with the remaining olive oil, salt, black pepper, and the garlic powder.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side for a medium-rare finish, or longer until it reaches your preferred doneness.
Look for: it reaches your preferred doneness
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Remove the steak from the skillet and…
Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes so the juices can redistribute.
Allow: 5 minutes
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As soon as the vegetables come out…
As soon as the vegetables come out of the oven, drizzle the balsamic vinegar directly over the Brussels sprouts and toss gently to coat.
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Slice the steak against the grain and…
Slice the steak against the grain and serve immediately alongside the roasted vegetables.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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