Grilled Lemon-Thyme Steak Bites with Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

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Tender steak cubes marinated in lemon and thyme, grilled alongside asparagus for a bright, herbaceous meal. This Mediterranean-inspired beef recipe (low carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef tenderloin, fresh thyme, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz beef tenderloin
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
1, zested and juiced lemon
2 tbsp olive oil
12 oz, trimmed asparagus
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Trim excess fat from beef tenderloin and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in a bowl with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat and marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F/190°C). Thread steak cubes and asparagus spears onto soaked wooden skewers.
Step 3: Brush skewers with remaining 1 tsp olive oil. Place on grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until steak reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare and asparagus is tender.
Step 4: Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes. Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges.