Cajun Steak with Garlic Butter Veggies
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 8 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Cost
- $32.00
- Nutrition
- 520 cal · 42g protein
- quick
- skillet
- high-protein
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: raw veg on the side
Cajun Steak with Garlic Butter Veggies is a weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 23 minutes, for around $32 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 7 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain raw veg on the side works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Mashed potatoes (20 min)
Contains: Dairy— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- Instant-read meat thermometerDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
- Large cutting boards (set of 2)Don't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1½ lb ribeye steak
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 package broccoli florets
- 1 package shredded carrots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp salt
Steps
- Pat the steaks dry and rub all over with the Cajun seasoning. Mince the garlic and cut any large broccoli florets in half.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the steaks 4 minutes per side for medium (145°F), then move to a board and rest 3 minutes.
- In the same skillet over medium-high, melt the remaining butter and add the broccoli with a splash of water. Cover and cook 3 minutes.
- Uncover, add the shredded carrots, garlic, and salt, and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes until the broccoli is tender and the garlic is fragrant.
- Slice the steak against the grain and serve over the garlic butter vegetables, spooning any pan butter on top.
- Picky eater tip: skip the spicy pan butter and let them have plain broccoli and carrots with a few plain slices of steak.
- Make ahead: rub the steaks with the Cajun seasoning, mince the garlic and cut the florets up to a day ahead, and keep everything chilled.
On the side: Mashed potatoes (20 min)
2 lb yukon gold potatoes
- Peel and cut the potatoes into 2-inch chunks. Cover with cold salted water, bring to a boil and cook 15 minutes, until a fork slides in easily.
- Drain, then mash with a pat of butter and a splash of milk. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 42 g
- Carbohydrates
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Fat
- 38 g
- Saturated fat
- 18 g
- Sodium
- 520 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
Photo: Loija Nguyen / Unsplash