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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb. raw top sirloin steak

  • 3 tbsp. avocado oil

  • 3 tbsp. coconut aminos (or soy or tamari sauce)

  • 3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

  • 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tsp. dijon mustard

  • 3/4 tsp. granulated garlic (or 3 garlic cloves)

  • 3/4 tsp. onion powder

  • 3/4 tsp. black pepper

  • 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)

  • ½ lb. baby potatoes, halved

  • ¼ tsp. dried rosemary

  • 1 ½ lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed

  • 1 tbsp. avocado oil

  • 2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese (can use dairy-free)

  • ¼ tsp. black pepper

Instructions

Steak:

  1. Combine ingredients for steak marinade. Add steaks and let sit, covered, at room temperature, for half an hour to two hours. 

  2. Preheat a cast iron skillet or fry pan over medium-high heat. Cook steaks 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let steaks rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing

Potatoes:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 

  2. Wash baby potatoes and halve or quarter larger potatoes. 

  3. Toss with avocado oil and spices.Spread out potatoes on a large baking sheet (I line mine with parchment for easier cleanup) and roast 40-45 minutes.

Asparagus:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 

  2. Wash and trim fresh asparagus. 

  3. Toss with avocado oil, parmesan, pepper, and salt. 

  4. Spread out asparagus on a large baking sheet 

  5. roast 15-20 minutes. 

  6. Divide steak, potatoes, and asparagus evenly between six plates or meal prep containers. 

Nutrition

Nutritional information (7 servings per recipe)

256 calories | 31g protein | 11g fat | 11g carbs | 3g sugar | 3g saturated fat

Price

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  • Top sirloin steak - $16.49

  • Soy sauce - $8.79

  • Worcestershire sauce - $6.99

  • Balsamic vinegar - $8.99

  • Dijon mustard - $6.99

  • Granulated garlic - $2.29

  • Onion powder - $6.99

  • Baby potatoes - $6.99

  • Dried rosemary - $7.99

  • Fresh asparagus - $4.99

  • 2 tbsp. grated parmesan  cheese - $7.99

 

TOTAL PRICE: $29.50

Rating

Price Rating
Total Cost: $29.50 (with shared pantry items excluded)
Criteria: Under budget, but not very efficient for just 7 servings.
Explanation: While technically below the $40 threshold, the recipe uses many pricier pantry ingredients (like balsamic, Worcestershire, dijon, parmesan), which could drive up costs for someone starting from scratch. $4.21 per serving isn’t terrible, but not ideal.
Rating: 3.5

Ease of Cooking Rating
Directions Summary: Multi-step recipe with marinating, stovetop searing, and oven roasting in two separate batches.
Explanation: Higher cooking complexity—requires time management (marinade + rest time), separate cooking methods, and precise steak doneness. Not a good fit for beginners or quick cooking.
Rating: 3.0

Meal Prep Usefulness Rating
Calories per Serving: 256
Cost per Serving: ~$4.21
Explanation: Better protein per dollar than the lemon chicken, but time and cleanup are drawbacks. The components reheat fairly well, though asparagus may soften too much over time.
Rating: 3.4

Macronutrient Rating
Per Serving: 31g protein | 11g carbs | 11g fat | 3g sugar | 3g saturated fat
Explanation: Excellent macros—very high protein, low carbs, and minimal sugar. Slightly elevated saturated fat from steak and cheese, but still strong overall.
Rating: 4.7

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