Oven-Roasted Kangaroo Steak with Wattleseed and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

Lean kangaroo steaks roasted with a fragrant wattleseed and garlic rub, delivering a tender, flavorful dish that showcases native Australian game. This Australian beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs kangaroo steaks, wattleseed, ground, and garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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 pieces (150g each) kangaroo steaks
• 2 tsp wattleseed, ground
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp ground wattleseed, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme to form a marinade.
2. Step 2: Rub the marinade evenly over 4 kangaroo steaks (150g each), coating both sides. Let the steaks sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steaks for 2 minutes per side until browned.
4. Step 4: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the steaks for 5-6 minutes for medium-rare doneness.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.