Garlic Soy Sirloin Steak and Broccoli Skillet
Tender grass-fed sirloin steak seared with crisp broccoli florets in a rich garlic and soy pan sauce. A simple, flavor-packed 20-minute meal that delivers exceptional protein with effortless cleanup.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia 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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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
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.
Notice: comfort + portion
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
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Storage: Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat.
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Instructions
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Next: Pat 6 oz (170g) grass-fed sirloin steak…
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Pat 6 oz (170g) grass-fed sirloin steak…
Pat 6 oz (170g) grass-fed sirloin steak dry with paper towels and slice into thin 1/2-inch (1.2cm) strips across the grain.
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Heat 0.5 tbsp (7.5ml) olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmeringly hot.
Look for: shimmeringly hot
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Add 2 cups (150g) broccoli florets to…
Add 2 cups (150g) broccoli florets to the skillet with 2 tbsp (30ml) water; cover and steam for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Look for: bright green and tender-crisp
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Transfer cooked broccoli to a clean bowl…
Transfer cooked broccoli to a clean bowl and return the skillet to high heat.
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Melt 1 tbsp (14g) butter in the…
Melt 1 tbsp (14g) butter in the hot skillet, then add the steak strips in a single layer without crowding.
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Sear steak without moving for 2 minutes…
Sear steak without moving for 2 minutes until a deep brown crust forms, then flip and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Look for: a deep brown crust forms, then flip and cook for an additional 1 minute
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Stir in 2 pcs chopped garlic cloves…
Stir in 2 pcs chopped garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour 2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce into…
Pour 2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce into the skillet, stirring to deglaze the pan and coat the steak for 30 seconds.
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Return the broccoli to the skillet
Return the broccoli to the skillet, toss everything together to coat in the garlic soy glaze, and cook for 1 minute until warmed through.
Look for: warmed through
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Remove from heat immediately and serve hot…
Remove from heat immediately and serve hot in a deep plate or bowl.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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