Get ready for a tasty and easy-to-make low-carb recipe: Steak and Greens! Picture a juicy Tri-Tip steak served on a bed of fresh leafy greens, drizzled with vibrant olive oil and zesty lemon dressing. To make it even more amazing, we've included a tangy Romesco sauce. This tasty meal is perfect for those on a keto diet or anyone craving a healthy and flavorful keto steak dinner.

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- Preparation and cooking overview
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- Ingredient substitutions
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- Cooking tools required
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- How to make Steak and Greens: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with steaks and greens?
- How to make it healthier
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- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
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Preparation and cooking overview
You can enjoy this flavorful steak with greens in just 45 minutes. Start by seasoning the Tri-Tip steak with sea salt and pepper and let it rest. Meanwhile, create the Romesco sauce with roasted red pepper, almonds, garlic, and spices. When ready, sear the steak in a hot skillet to your preferred doneness. It's as simple as that - delicious and easy.
Chef's note
Spice up this low carb steak dinner by adding a drizzle of balsamic reduction on your sliced steak. Feel free to mix and match your greens, too - spinach, arugula, or even kale. Remember, a keto diet can be as exciting and creative as you want it to be. So, explore and enjoy the flavorful possibilities!
🥩 Ingredients for this steak and greens recipe
Here's a list of ingredients you need for this Keto Steak recipe:
Steak
Greens
Romesco sauce
Ingredient substitutions
Need to swap out ingredients or don't have them on hand? No worries, we've got you covered with these keto-friendly substitutions:
Additional ingredients
Cooking tools required
To make this Keto Steak Dinner recipe, you'll need the following tools:
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How to make Steak and Greens: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Wash the leafy greens.
- Squeeze lemon juice and put it in a small bowl.
Cooking instructions
- Begin by drying your steaks with a clean towel and generously seasoning them with salt and pepper. Leave them to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- During this time, create your Romesco sauce. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until finely chopped, then refrigerate.
- Next, heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until it starts to smoke.
- Place the steaks in the pan and cook, flipping every minute, until the internal temperature hits 110°F (40°C) for rare, 130°F (55°C) for medium-rare, or 145°F (60°C) for medium.
- Add butter and cook for an additional minute or until you achieve your desired temperature. Remove the steaks from the pan and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Toss the greens in a large bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Evenly distribute between two plates and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Add a dollop of your chilled Romesco sauce to each plate and place the sliced steak on top. Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Chef's pro tip
To make a delicious Keto Steak Dinner, it's important to heat the skillet properly. A hot skillet is essential for getting a nice sear on the steaks. Before adding the steaks, make sure the skillet is really hot and starting to smoke a bit. This will give the steaks a tasty caramelized crust and the mouthwatering flavor you love.
What to serve with steaks and greens?
Pair the steak and greens with other side dishes for a complete meal. Here are some delicious ideas:
How to make it healthier
You can make this recipe even healthier by following these tips:
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage tips
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Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
And there you have it! A sizzling and fulfilling keto dinner of Steak and Greens is ready to delight your senses. This recipe is a flavor-packed masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing with happiness. Imagine succulent seared steaks, tantalizing Romesco sauce, and a revitalizing salad filled with vibrant greens.
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📖 Recipe

Steak and Greens
Ingredients
Steak:
- 12 ounces Tri-Tip steak
- Sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
Greens:
- 5 cups leafy greens
- 1 ounce fresh grated parmesan
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Flaky sea salt
- Fresh cracked pepper
Romesco Sauce:
- 1 large roasted red pepper from a jar
- ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pat the steaks dry with a clean kitchen towel, season well with salt and pepper. Rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- While the steak is resting make the Romesco sauce by placing all of the ingredients in a food processor and blending until very finely chopped. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat the oil in a 10.5” or larger cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking.
- Place the steaks in the pan and cook, flipping every minute, until the internal temperature hits 110°F (40°C) for rare, 130°F (55°C) for medium-rare, or 145°F (60°C) for medium.
- Add the butter and cook another minute or so until the temperature is reached. Remove the steaks from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a large bowl, toss the greens with olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Divide between two plates and top with the parmesan.
- Add a dollop of your chilled Romesco sauce to each plate and place the sliced steak on top. Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.
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