Garlic-butter steak with wilted greens
June 8, 2026 · 1 min read
A good steak needs almost nothing, and this adds only what earns its place: a sear, garlic butter, and greens wilted in the drippings. It's about 15 minutes start to finish and lands near 4g net carbs.
1 servingPrep 5 minCook 12 min~4 g net carbs / serving
Ingredients
- 1 steak, about 8 oz (ribeye or sirloin)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 generous handfuls of greens (spinach, chard, or kale)
- Salt and pepper
Steps
- Salt the steak well and let it sit while the pan heats. A dry surface sears better than a cold, wet one.
- Get a heavy pan hot. Sear the steak 3–4 minutes a side for medium-rare, then move it to a plate to rest.
- Drop the heat to medium. Add the butter and garlic to the same pan and let it bubble for a minute.
- Add the greens and toss until they wilt, about two minutes. Season.
- Slice the steak, pile it on the greens, and spoon the garlic butter over the top.
Per serving (approx): 4 g net carbs · 51 g protein · 44 g fat · ~616 cal
Notes
Let the steak rest the full five minutes before slicing, or the juices end up on the board instead of in the meat. The garlic is the second-biggest carb source here after the greens, so drop a clove if you're counting closely. Bump the portion and Copper Keto Companion tells you straight where the garlic butter and the extra ounces land you for the day — the number, not a lecture.