Sautéed Garlic Butter Beef with Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

Juicy beef steak seared to medium-rare and finished with a fragrant garlic butter sauce, served alongside crisp-tender asparagus for a low-carb dinner. This American-inspired beef recipe (low-carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef sirloin steak, asparagus, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 200g beef sirloin steak
• 150g asparagus
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season the 200g beef sirloin steak with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add the beef steak and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until browned, then remove and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 150g asparagus and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
6. Step 6: Return the beef to the skillet, add 1 tsp lemon juice, and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat evenly.