Crispy Pan-Seared Beef with Garlic Butter and Asparagus

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Tender beef seared to golden perfection with a garlic butter sauce, served with crisp-tender asparagus spears for a simple yet elegant keto dinner. This american-inspired beef (keto) ready in about 25 minutes pairs Beef (ribeye or sirloin), minced Garlic, Butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz Beef (ribeye or sirloin)
• 1 cup, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces Asparagus
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the beef and sear for 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until an instant-read thermometer reaches 125°F.
2. Step 2: Remove the beef to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the asparagus and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
3. Step 3: Return the beef to the skillet and add 2 tbsp butter, tossing to coat the beef and asparagus in the garlic butter sauce until the butter melts and the sauce coats the ingredients evenly.