Pan-Seared Medium-Rare Beef with Garlic Butter and Green Beans

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Tender medium-rare beef steaks pan-seared and topped with garlic butter, served alongside sautéed green beans. This american-inspired middle eastern ready in about 25 minutes pairs beef sirloin steaks, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 510 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 510 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 2 beef sirloin steaks (6 oz each) evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, then add 1 tbsp olive oil.
  3. Step 3: Add steaks to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on the first side without moving them, until a deep brown crust forms.
  4. Step 4: Flip steaks and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 crushed garlic cloves, and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme to the pan.
  5. Step 5: Tilt the pan slightly and spoon the melted garlic butter over the steaks continuously for 3 minutes to baste while cooking to medium-rare.
  6. Step 6: Remove steaks from the pan, tent with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Meanwhile, in another skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat, add 200 g trimmed green beans, and sauté for 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  8. Step 8: Stir in 1 tsp lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Step 9: Serve steaks topped with garlic butter alongside the sautéed green beans.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Medium-Rare Beef with Garlic Butter and Green Beans take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Medium-Rare Beef with Garlic Butter and Green Beans?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef sirloin steaks from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Medium-Rare Beef with Garlic Butter and Green Beans?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Seared Medium-Rare Beef with Garlic Butter and Green Beans for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Seared Medium-Rare Beef with Garlic Butter and Green Beans?

American middle eastern like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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