I love steak. A lot. In fact, the entire “Hungry” family loves steak. Even our son, Hungry Jr. has been knawing on sides of beef since he had his first teeth. Our kitty Peach? Also a fan.
With all of that steak love going on in our house, you’d think I’d be posting steak recipes weekly. I realized though that there are surprisingly few of them here on the blog. Two to be exact (find them here and here.)
What’s up with that? I mean steak is one of the perfect keto and Paleo-friendly foods – loaded with fat, protein, B12 and other healthy stuff, shouldn’t we all be eating it as often as we can afford to? WHERE ARE ALL THE STEAK RECIPES????
Cost aside, I think the reason I don’t post steak recipes more often here on IBIH is because we don’t usually go crazy with lots of variety in our steak preparations. A great steak doesn’t need a whole lot to make it awesome. Salt and pepper. Boom – yer done.
Every once in awhile though, I get a little fancy pants and add other flavors just to keep things interesting. This was one of those times. You ready? I added cumin to my salt and pepper.
Yeah, that’s it.
Listen, don’t knock it till you try it – the cumin adds an entirely new flavor profile to the meat – and it was awesome!
You may be wondering why there is no garlic in my seasoning – well I’ll tell ya. I love the flavor of garlic with my steak, but I’ve found that when cooked over high heat (in a cast iron pan or on the grill) on my steak, the garlic tends to burn and get bitter. So I usually add the garlic after cooking – which works like a charm.
You wanna know what’s even better than adding garlic to your steak when it’s done? Adding garlic mixed into butter. That’s right, butter. If you’re surprised then you must be new around here (welcome), because I love butter at least as much as I love steak. Together? Be still my heart.
I’m all about adding a generous heap of a flavored butter to my steak after cooking it – it melts into the meat and gets all…buttery. And stuff.
So good. If you aren’t finishing your steak with butter (even plain butter), then you are missing out my friend.
The cumin dusted steak is good on it’s own, but this compound (that’s a fancy term for when you add a bunch of other stuff to it – you’re welcome) butter flavored with garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salsa verde is what really makes it special. It’s slightly tangy from the lime and tomatillo in the salsa, has that lovely garlic flavor that just complements a steak so well, and the slightly herby punch from the cilantro really livens it up and makes it taste like summer.
PrintCumin Dusted Strip Steaks with Salsa Verde Butter – Low Carb
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This steak served with a flavorful compound butter on top tastes like you slaved all day, but only takes minutes to prepare!
Ingredients
- Two 8 oz strip steaks, room temperature
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Salsa Verde Butter
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 Tbsp salsa verde
- 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Mix your salt, pepper, and ground cumin together in a small bowl. Season the steaks on both sides with the mixture. Heat the grill for several minutes (at least), and toss your steaks onto it. Cook for about 3 minutes per side for a 1-inch thick steak to get to a medium rare temperature – longer if you prefer it well done. When in doubt, use a meat thermometer. Let the steak rest (covered lightly with foil to keep from getting cold) for about 10 minutes before serving.
For the Salsa Verde Butter
- While your steak is resting, combine the ingredients for the salsa verde butter and mix well.
- Serve the steak warm with the butter on top.
Notes
Approx nutrition info per serving: 264 calories, 16g fat, 1g net carbs, 27g protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz steak, 1 Tbsp butter
Perfect for dinner on the patio (or anywhere), this recipe takes minutes to prepare, but tastes like you slaved all day! I recommend serving it alongside my “Better than Potatoes” Cheesy Cauliflower Puree, and a big Caesar salad!
Got leftover steak? This would make an awesome sandwich – especially with a runny egg on top!
My latest favorite sandwich bread/breakfast staple is from Mikey’s Muffins! I posted about them on Instagram and Facebook earlier this week.
Mikey sent me a bunch of their low carb, gluten free, dairy free, and Paleo friendly english muffins to try out and they were AMAZING! I’ve been eating sandwiches on them all week!
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Jessica says
Oh wow this is a great change for something different from my typical go to—McCormick’s Montreal steak seasoning! Very simple but delicious!
Jill says
Made this steak for dinner tonight with friends at the beach- Outstanding!!!
Carolyn says
I’d love a fried egg sandwich with those muffins.
Stacy Sprouse says
I would love to have an English Muffin with bacon jam, tomatoes, avocados, and arugula. Mouth is now watering!! Love your steak recipe and all the recipes I’ve tried from your blog have been fabulous! Thanks for all the hard work that goes into it.
Marilyn Barnes says
It’s been a long time since I have had an English muffin and boy, does it look good! So does that steak! I’m getting really hungry.
Marilyn Barnes says
It’s been a long time since I have had an English muffin and boy, does it look good! So does that steak! I’m getting really hungry.
marcia says
butter and a nice runny egg yolk – sure miss that
Rebecca R says
I love my English muffins toasted, buttered, then topped with strawberry jam and a slab of colby cheese. So, so, so divine!
Dita MacDonald says
I would love to have the english muffin toasted. I one side Peanutbutter. On the other side cream cheese. I love english muffins and have missed them.
Maria says
Hot diggity!
Tricia K Rampata says
I would like to make a grilled fresh tomato (from my garden) and three cheese sandwich.
Erika says
I would definitely use it as a base for eggs Benedict! And I’m sure I’d find other ways to use the rest of them in the package :)
Rebecca Parsons says
I would put tuna and tomatoes on it!
LakeshoreMom says
Homemade Strawberry Jam!
mihir says
muffin, slathered in butter. topped with homemade breakfast sausage patty, cheese, fried egg and some hollandaise. oh yeah!
Sandy N says
I would love a BLT. Haven’t had one in so long! Thanks for the opportunity to try Mikeys!
Gypsy says
Slathered with spicy mayo, BIG slice of tomato, avocado and bacon on the muffin!
Amanda says
How awesome! We may have to try the steaks for father’s day. :) I told my hubby I had to give the muffins a try as soon as I saw you rave about them. We fell off the wagon a few weeks ago, and I keep trying to find my way back on and it not hurting so bad when we do! We’ve followed you since the beginning of our low carb journey, beginning of 2012, and we truly love everything we have ever made of yours.
Thank you so much for the time and love you put into your recipes, and even more so for sharing them with us!
Stephanie says
almond butter and strawberry preserves and love :-)
Ellie says
I would put a crab and mayo mixture topped with cheese then broiled to melt the cheese.
Mellissa Sevigny says
That sounds awesome Ellie!
Dawn says
I would eat peanut butter on english muffins, so now I think I would almond butter instead.
Mellissa Sevigny says
I love almond butter Dawn – it would be awesome on one of these toasted!
Dawn says
I know what we are having for dinner this weekend, yummy!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Hope it’s a hit Dawn!
Karen says
English muffins!!! I haven’t had an english muffin in years. Would be lovely addition to my breakfast tea with organic pasture butter and a drizzle of local honey.
Mellissa Sevigny says
That sounds amazing Karen – especially on one of their cinnamon raisin muffins!
Maureen M. says
Mikey’s Muffins look awesome! It’s kinda boring but I would like to put butter and homemade strawberry jam on the plain ones, just butter on the cinnamon raisin.
Mellissa Sevigny says
The muffins are delicious with just butter – so I’m sure with a little homemade jam they would be even better!!!
Carole @ From My Carolina Home says
I like to use lemon-pepper seasoning on steaks, yum! I have finished with garlic butter too. Will try your Salsa Verde, looks yummy!! I’m a long time follower, but not a big commenter. I love your blog, and have a lot of it pinned.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Hi Carole! Thanks for taking the time to comment and for being a long time fan! Lemon pepper seasoning is great on everything – and would definitely complement the salsa verde butter! Hope you like it!