Garlic Butter Steak Bowl

A hearty, protein-packed bowl with juicy steak, rich garlic butter, and fresh veggies—perfect for meal prep or a satisfying dinner.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the Steak:

• 2 steak pieces (sirloin or ribeye, sliced)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp olive oil

For the Bowl:

• 1 cup rice (or quinoa/cauliflower rice)
• 1 cup broccoli (steamed)
• 1 avocado (sliced)
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes
• Optional: corn, carrots, or greens

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook rice
   Prepare rice according to package instructions.
2. Cook steak
   • Heat oil in a pan on high
   • Season steak with salt, pepper, paprika
   • Sear 2–3 minutes per side (or desired doneness)
   • Remove and rest, then slice
3. Make garlic butter
   In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
4. Assemble bowl
   Add rice, broccoli, avocado, tomatoes, and sliced steak.
5. Finish
   Drizzle garlic butter over the top and serve warm.

🧮 Weight Watchers (WW) Points (Approx.)

🔢 Total Recipe: ~20–24 Points

🍽️ Per Serving: ~10–12 Points

📊 Points Breakdown

• Steak: 5–6 pts per serving
• Butter: 4 pts total
• Rice: 6–8 pts total
• Veggies: 0 pts
• Olive oil: 1 pt

💡 Make It Lower Points

• Use lean steak (sirloin)
• Swap rice for cauliflower rice (0 pts)
• Reduce butter to ½ tbsp

👉 Can drop to ~6–8 points per serving

💡 Tips & Variations

• Spicy: Add chili flakes or hot sauce
• Asian-style: Add soy sauce + sesame oil
• Keto: Skip rice, add more greens
• Meal prep: Keeps well for 2–3 days

❓ FAQs

❓ What’s the best cut of steak?

Sirloin (leaner) or ribeye (juicier but higher points).

❓ How do I keep steak juicy?

Don’t overcook and let it rest before slicing.

❓ Can I use chicken instead?

Yes! Lower points and still delicious.

❓ Can I make it dairy-free?

Yes—replace butter with olive oil.

❓ What sauces go well?

Garlic butter, chimichurri, or yogurt-based sauces.