Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Sweet Potato Mash
Tender, seared sirloin steak bites tossed in fragrant garlic butter and served over a bed of creamy sweet potato mash. A comforting, grain-free meal prepped easily for five servings.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
5 servings
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Made by Candice + Lila
Candice 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.
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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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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Large pot · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
For meal prep, allow the steak and mash to cool completely before sealing in containers; store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into…
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Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into…
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces.
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Place the sweet potato cubes into a…
Place the sweet potato cubes into a large pot, cover with cold water by at least an inch (2.5cm), and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce heat to medium and simmer for…
Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Look for: sweet potatoes are fork-tender
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Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly and return…
Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly and return them to the warm pot.
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Add half of the butter to the…
Add half of the butter to the pot and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy. Cover to keep warm.
Look for: smooth and creamy
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Cut the sirloin steak into bite-sized cubes
Cut the sirloin steak into bite-sized cubes, roughly 1-inch (2.5cm) each, and pat them dry with paper towels.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat until smoking hot.
Look for: smoking hot
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Working in batches if necessary to avoid…
Working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, add the steak bites in a single layer and sear without moving for 2 minutes until a deep brown crust forms.
Look for: a deep brown crust forms
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Flip and cook for another 1 to…
Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until cooked to medium-rare or desired doneness.
Look for: cooked to medium-rare or desired doneness
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Reduce heat to medium-low
Reduce heat to medium-low, add minced garlic and the remaining butter to the skillet, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant and melted.
Look for: fragrant and melted
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Spoon the garlic butter steak bites over…
Spoon the garlic butter steak bites over a portion of sweet potato mash, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately or cool completely before portioning into meal prep containers.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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