Pan Seared Beef Steak Bites With Butter
Seared tender beef steak bites finished in rich butter, serving as a quick, zero-carb, high-protein pairing.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
12 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Susana + Lila
Susana 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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Protein 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
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
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
12 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover cooked steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Take the beef sirloin steak out of…
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Take the beef sirloin steak out of…
Take the beef sirloin steak out of the refrigerator 10 minutes before cooking so it heats evenly.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Pat the beef sirloin steak completely dry…
Pat the beef sirloin steak completely dry with paper towels to ensure a crisp sear.
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Cut the beef sirloin steak into 1…
Cut the beef sirloin steak into 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes.
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Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan…
Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes.
Look for: hot
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Melt the butter in the hot pan…
Melt the butter in the hot pan until it foams.
Look for: it foams
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Add the beef sirloin steak cubes in…
Add the beef sirloin steak cubes in a single layer without overcrowding.
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Sear undisturbed for 2 minutes until a…
Sear undisturbed for 2 minutes until a deep brown crust forms on the bottom.
Look for: a deep brown crust forms on the bottom
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Flip the beef sirloin steak bites and…
Flip the beef sirloin steak bites and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until cooked to medium-rare or your preferred doneness.
Look for: cooked to medium-rare or your preferred doneness
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Transfer the beef sirloin steak bites and…
Transfer the beef sirloin steak bites and melted butter pan juices directly into a bowl or serving plate alongside your soup.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Rest for 2 minutes before serving
Rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Allow: 2 minutes
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