Garlic Butter Sirloin with Asparagus and Cauliflower Mash
A juicy pan-seared sirloin steak served with tender roasted asparagus and a rich, creamy mashed cauliflower. It brings a comforting steakhouse feel to your table while keeping carbs low and protein exceptionally high.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Rachel + Lila
Rachel 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
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.
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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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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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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Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Food processor · Large skillet · Sheet pan
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Next: Prepare the cauliflower by cutting 1 head…
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Prepare the cauliflower by cutting 1 head…
Prepare the cauliflower by cutting 1 head of cauliflower into small florets. Place them in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover, and steam for 10 to 12 minutes until completely tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: completely tender when pierced with a fork
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Trim the woody ends off 1 bunch…
While the cauliflower steams, trim the woody ends off 1 bunch of asparagus. Toss the asparagus with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
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Roast the asparagus in an oven preheated…
Roast the asparagus in an oven preheated to 400°F (204°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned at the tips.
Look for: they are tender and slightly browned at the tips
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Pat 1 beef sirloin steak completely dry
Pat 1 beef sirloin steak completely dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
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Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in…
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the steak and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side without moving it to build a deep brown crust.
Allow: 3 to 4 minutes
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Flip the steak and immediately add 1…
Flip the steak and immediately add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 crushed garlic clove to the pan. Tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to baste the melted garlic butter over the steak continuously for another 3 minutes, or until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
Look for: the steak reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare
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Remove the steak from the pan and…
Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing. Keep the remaining garlic butter in the pan.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Transfer the steamed cauliflower florets to a…
Transfer the steamed cauliflower florets to a food processor or high-speed blender. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Process for 1 to 2 minutes until completely smooth and velvety.
Look for: completely smooth and velvety
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Plate the sliced sirloin steak alongside the…
Plate the sliced sirloin steak alongside the roasted asparagus and creamy cauliflower mash. Drizzle any remaining pan garlic butter over the steak and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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