Garlic Butter Steak with Sauteed Mushrooms

Dinner · Easy · 17 min (5 prep + 12 cook) · Makes 1 serving (~70 g protein). Use the planner's servings stepper to batch-cook.
High-proteinLow-carbGluten-free
Garlic Butter Steak with Sauteed Mushrooms — high-protein dinner recipe

Garlic Butter Steak with Sauteed Mushrooms delivers 70 g of protein for just 5 g net carbs — a quick dinner that comes together fast. That's enough high-quality protein in one sitting to clear the leucine threshold for muscle repair.

70 gProtein
5 gNet carbs
32 gFat
2 gFiber
560Calories

Ingredients

  • 240 g Sirloin steak
  • 120 g Cremini mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • Fresh thyme, salt, pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Method

  1. Season the steak generously and sear in a hot pan 3-4 min per side for medium; rest 5 min.
  2. In the same pan, melt butter and saute mushrooms with garlic and thyme until golden.
  3. Slice the steak against the grain and spoon the garlic-butter mushrooms over the top.

Storage & make-ahead

Fridge: keeps 3–4 days in an airtight container — reheat gently. Most portions freeze well for up to 2 months; thaw overnight.

Tip

Naturally low-carb and deeply satisfying. Choose a lean sirloin to keep saturated fat moderate.

Dietary swaps

Dairy-free: Butter → olive oil or vegan butter (for lactose intolerance or a dairy-free diet)

Full nutrition (estimated, per serving): 560 kcal · 70 g protein · 5 g net carbs · 32 g fat (7.5 g sat) · 2 g fiber · 2.5 g sugar · 480 mg sodium. Allergens: Milk. Macros are realistic estimates from standard food-composition values; brands and portions vary.

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