Pan-Seared Steak with Garlicky Keto Greens
Pan-Seared Steak with Garlicky Keto Greens
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 2 ribeye steaks, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Garlicky Greens
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 5 ounces kale, stems removed, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
Pat the ribeye steaks dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Heat avocado oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until shimmering and almost smoking.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Carefully place the seasoned steaks in the hot skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust to your desired doneness. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add ghee, smashed garlic cloves, and rosemary sprigs to the pan. Baste the steaks with the melted ghee and aromatics.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Remove steaks from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for at least 5-7 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender steak.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
While the steaks are resting, prepare the garlicky greens. In the same skillet (or a separate large pan), add extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the chopped kale to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to wilt. Then add the baby spinach and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, until all the greens are wilted and tender.
⏱️ 6 min
- 7
Season the greens with sea salt and black pepper. Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Slice the rested steaks against the grain. Serve immediately alongside the garlicky keto greens.
⏱️ 5 min
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Pan-Seared Steak with Garlicky Keto Greens
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 2 ribeye steaks, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Garlicky Greens
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 5 ounces kale, stems removed, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
Pat the ribeye steaks dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Heat avocado oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until shimmering and almost smoking.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Carefully place the seasoned steaks in the hot skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust to your desired doneness. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add ghee, smashed garlic cloves, and rosemary sprigs to the pan. Baste the steaks with the melted ghee and aromatics.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Remove steaks from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for at least 5-7 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender steak.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
While the steaks are resting, prepare the garlicky greens. In the same skillet (or a separate large pan), add extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the chopped kale to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to wilt. Then add the baby spinach and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, until all the greens are wilted and tender.
⏱️ 6 min - 7
Season the greens with sea salt and black pepper. Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Slice the rested steaks against the grain. Serve immediately alongside the garlicky keto greens.
⏱️ 5 min