Honey-Roasted Kangaroo Steak with Wattleseed Pepper Sauce
Lean kangaroo steaks roasted with a honey glaze, served with a creamy pepper sauce featuring native wattleseed for an aromatic finish. This Australian beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs kangaroo steaks, honey, and olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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
- 4 steaks (5 oz each) kangaroo steaks
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 minced shallots
- 1 tsp ground wattleseed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush 4 kangaroo steaks (5 oz each) on both sides with 2 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the kangaroo steaks for 2 minutes per side until browned.
- Step 3: Transfer skillet to the oven and roast the steaks for 5-6 minutes for medium-rare or longer to desired doneness.
- Step 4: Remove steaks from skillet and keep warm. In the same skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter and sauté 2 minced shallots for 2 minutes until translucent.
- Step 5: Add 1 tsp ground wattleseed and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 6: Pour in 1/2 cup beef broth and simmer for 3 minutes until reduced by half.
- Step 7: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 8: Spoon the wattleseed pepper sauce over the kangaroo steaks and serve immediately with steamed greens or roasted potatoes.








