
Keto Steak with Gorgonzola Sauce, Golden Turnips and Garlic Spinach
An original and elegant keto dish: pan-seared steak finished in the skillet, topped with a creamy gorgonzola black pepper sauce, served with oven-roasted golden turnips and garlic spinach. Rich, satisfying, and low in carbohydrates.
Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.
Ingredients
- 700 g beef steak (sirloin or ribeye) (en 2 a 4 pieces, of grosor medio)
- 500 g turnips (pelados and cut diced of 2 cm)
- 180 g fresh spinach (lavada)
- 120 g gorgonzola cheese (desmenuzado)
- 180 ml heavy cream (for the sauce)
- 35 g butter (divided)
- 30 ml olive oil (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (2 chopped and 2 thinly sliced)
- 6 g fresh thyme (solo the leaves)
- 120 ml beef broth (without harina ni sugar added)
- 10 g Dijon mustard (for profundidad of sabor)
- 4 g black pepper (freshly ground, divided)
- 8 g salt (or to taste, divided)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Toss the turnip cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, half of the thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Spread on a tray and roast for 22 to 25 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender.
- 2
While the turnips roast, pat the steak dry with paper towels and season both sides with the remaining salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat a large cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. When hot, sear the steak for 2 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until a browned crust forms. Reduce to medium heat and add 15 g butter and half of the minced garlic; cook 1 minute, basting the meat with the butter.
- 4
Transfer the steak to a plate and let it rest for 8 minutes, loosely covered to keep warm.
- 5
In the same skillet, add the beef broth and scrape up the browned bits with a spoon. Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, gorgonzola, and remaining thyme. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce is thick and creamy.
- 6
In another skillet or a cleaned one, heat the remaining 20 g butter over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the fresh spinach and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until just wilted.
- 7
Slice the steak into thick strips or serve whole. Divide the roasted turnips and garlic spinach among four plates. Top with the steak and finish with the hot gorgonzola sauce.
- 8
Serve immediately to enjoy the creamy sauce and the contrast of juicy beef, golden turnips, and sautéed spinach.
Chef tips
For a deeper sauce flavor, let the gorgonzola melt gently without overboiling. If you prefer medium steak, aim for an internal temperature of about 57 °C / 135 °F before resting.
Substitutions
You can use mild blue cheese instead of gorgonzola. Turnips can be replaced with kohlrabi in a similar amount. Spinach can be swapped for tender Swiss chard.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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