Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Asparagus Sheet Pan Meal
Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Asparagus Sheet Pan Meal is a quick, flavorful dinner made with juicy steak cubes, tender roasted asparagus, and a rich garlic butter sauce. Everything cooks on one pan, making cleanup easy while delivering a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1½ lbs (680g) sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
For the Asparagus
- 1 lb (450g) asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Lightly grease a large sheet pan.
2. Season the Steak
- Place steak cubes in a bowl.
- Add olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Toss until evenly coated.
3. Prepare the Asparagus
- Arrange asparagus on one side of the sheet pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Toss lightly to coat.
4. Make the Garlic Butter
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and parsley.
- Stir well.
5. Arrange on the Pan
- Spread the steak bites on the other side of the sheet pan in a single layer.
- Drizzle half of the garlic butter mixture over the steak.
- Drizzle the remaining garlic butter over the asparagus.
6. Roast
- Bake for 10–12 minutes for medium-rare steak.
- For medium steak, cook for 12–15 minutes.
- Stir once halfway through cooking for even browning.
7. Finish and Serve
- Remove from the oven.
- Spoon any remaining pan juices over the steak and asparagus.
- Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Tips
- Use sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip steak for the best flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan or the steak may steam instead of roast.
- Thicker asparagus may need 2–3 extra minutes of cooking.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving for extra brightness.
Servings
- 4 servings
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fat: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
Q&A
Can I use another vegetable?
Yes! Broccoli, green beans, or zucchini work well.
How do I store leftovers?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can I make this ahead?
Yes. Cut and season the steak and trim the asparagus up to 24 hours in advance.