Pan-Seared Beef with Snow Melt Glaze

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Tender pan-seared beef steaks finished with a savory snow melt-inspired glaze that balances richness with a subtle tang. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef sirloin steak, olive oil, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 430 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 pieces of 6 oz beef sirloin steaks and season both sides with 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add the steaks to the skillet and sear for 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, adding 1 tbsp unsalted butter during the last minute and spooning the melted butter over the steaks. Remove from skillet and set aside to rest.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water, stirring to deglaze the pan.
  4. Step 4: Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Stir in 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme.
  5. Step 5: Return the steaks to the pan and spoon the glaze over them for 1 minute to reheat and absorb flavors. Serve immediately with the glaze drizzled on top.

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