Beef that 32% lighter than the average beef meal and ranks in the 51th percentile for protein.
Protein3/5
Lightness3/5
Ease2/5
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Nutrition per serving
630
Calories
40g
Protein
7g
Fiber
6.3g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by Blue Apron. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
51th pctl
More protein than 51% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
6.3g /100cal
Leaner than 85% of meals
vs Beef average
32% lighter
This630
Avg925
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber
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Allergens & dietary
Contains Allergens aren't itemized by this provider — check the package label before cooking.
Dietary✓ Wheat Free✓ American
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Ingredients
2 each Grass-Fed Flank Steaks
12 oz Potatoes
8 oz Broccoli
1 each Lemon
1 oz Salted Butter
2 clove Garlic
¼ cup Sour Cream
1 oz Dried Medjool Dates
¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
How to make it
1
Bring a medium pot of salted water (3/4 full) to a boil. Rinse and dry all produce. Pit and roughly chop the dates; place in a bowl with 2 tablespoons warm water (4 tbsp for 4 servings) to rehydrate. Cut the potatoes into a medium dice. Trim the broccoli stem and cut into small florets. Quarter and deseed the lemon(s). Peel 2 garlic cloves (4 for 4 servings); smash each once.
2
Add the potatoes to the boiling water. Cook 16-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and return to the pot. Add the sour cream; mash to your desired consistency. Taste and season. Cover to keep warm.
3
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high. Add the broccoli; season. Cook stirring occasionally 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Add the rehydrated dates (including liquid), the juice of 2 lemon wedges (4 wedges for 4 servings), and as much red pepper flake as you like; stir. Loosely cover with foil and cook undisturbed 2-3 minutes until the broccoli is tender and the liquid cooks off. Transfer to a bowl; cover with foil. Wipe out the pan.
4
Pat the steaks dry; season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high. Cook 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare (125°F) or to your desired doneness. Transfer to a board and rest 5 minutes. USDA minimum: 145°F for steak. Slice crosswise against the grain. Leave the fond.
5
Add the smashed garlic and butter to the pan of fond. Cook over medium-high, stirring constantly and scraping up the fond, 1-2 minutes until the foam subsides and the butter smells nutty. Remove from heat; stir in the juice of the remaining lemon wedges. Taste and season. Discard the garlic. Serve the sliced steaks with the mashed potatoes and broccoli. Top the steaks with the pan sauce.
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Brown Butter Steaks, served with Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Zesty Lemon Broccoli, is a Beef dish from Blue Apron. Each portion contains 630 kcal and 40 grams of protein, covering roughly 32 percent of a standard 2,000 calorie daily target.
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Nutrition per serving
630Calories
40gProtein
Daily calorie contribution32% of 2,000 cal target
⏱️ Est. time: 40 min
🍽️ Serves: 1 serving
💪 High-Protein
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
Weight management
⚠ Not ideal for
Vegans
How to make it
Bring a medium pot of salted water (3/4 full) to a boil. Rinse and dry all produce. Pit and roughly chop the dates; place in a bowl with 2 tablespoons warm water (4 tbsp for 4 servings) to rehydrate. Cut the potatoes into a medium dice. Trim the broccoli stem and cut into small florets. Quarter and deseed the lemon(s). Peel 2 garlic cloves (4 for 4 servings); smash each once.
Add the potatoes to the boiling water. Cook 16-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and return to the pot. Add the sour cream; mash to your desired consistency. Taste and season. Cover to keep warm.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high. Add the broccoli; season. Cook stirring occasionally 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Add the rehydrated dates (including liquid), the juice of 2 lemon wedges (4 wedges for 4 servings), and as much red pepper flake as you like; stir. Loosely cover with foil and cook undisturbed 2-3 minutes until the broccoli is tender and the liquid cooks off. Transfer to a bowl; cover with foil. Wipe out the pan.
Pat the steaks dry; season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high. Cook 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare (125°F) or to your desired doneness. Transfer to a board and rest 5 minutes. USDA minimum: 145°F for steak. Slice crosswise against the grain. Leave the fond.
Add the smashed garlic and butter to the pan of fond. Cook over medium-high, stirring constantly and scraping up the fond, 1-2 minutes until the foam subsides and the butter smells nutty. Remove from heat; stir in the juice of the remaining lemon wedges. Taste and season. Discard the garlic. Serve the sliced steaks with the mashed potatoes and broccoli. Top the steaks with the pan sauce.
Brown Butter Steaks contains 630 kcal and 40g of protein per serving, portioned as with Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Zesty Lemon Broccoli.
Which meal service offers Brown Butter Steaks?
Brown Butter Steaks is offered by Blue Apron. Read the full Blue Apron review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how Blue Apron compares to competitors.
Is Brown Butter Steaks wheat free?
Brown Butter Steaks is tagged as Wheat Free, American on the Blue Apron menu. For specific allergen details, refer to the card included with your delivery.
How long does Brown Butter Steaks take to prepare?
Brown Butter Steaks is made in 5 steps. Estimated active time is about 40 minutes based on the recipe instructions.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Brown Butter Steaks?+
Brown Butter Steaks has 630 calories per serving, with 40g protein.
Is Brown Butter Steaks high in protein?+
Yes. It delivers 40g of protein per serving, which we count as high-protein.
How long does Brown Butter Steaks take to make?+
About 70 minutes, rated medium difficulty, and it serves 2.
Does Brown Butter Steaks list its allergens?+
Blue Apron does not itemize allergens for this meal — check the package label before cooking, especially for serious allergies.
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