Time is of the essence when trying to get ahealthy mealon the table fast after a long day.

But although you want something quick, you also want something deliciousenter steak.

Lean steak is surprisingly healthy.

Paleo coffee-rubbed steak

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Plus, don’t miss5 Tips for Cooking a “Legendary” Steak Straight From Texas Roadhouse.

Coffee-Rubbed Steak

Coffee enhances the flavors of steak beautifully.

Be sure to let it rest for the juiciest bite.

Paleo coffee-rubbed steak

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forCoffee Rubbed Steak.

After searing the steak, use red wine to “deglaze” the pan, i.e.

scrape up the caramelized bits.

Low-calorie steals with red wine sauce

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

After the wine reduces by three-quarters you “mount” the sauce with a little butter.

This tiny bit of extra fat will leave your sauce silky smooth.

Get our recipe forSteak In a Red Wine Pan Sauce.

Steak tacos with pico de gallo on a green plate.

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The Easiest Steak Taco

Here’s a lovely hack for speedy steak tacos.

Use good ‘old taco seasoning as a quick rub for the fastest, healthiest tacos ever.

Taco Bell, who?

Paleo steak frites with compound butter

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forThe Easiest Steak Tacos.

Get our recipe forSteak Frites.

Steak With Blue Cheese Crust

Blue cheese and steak go together like peanut butter and jelly.

Paleo steak with blue cheese crust

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

As if you needed a good reason…

It’s like the pesto of South America and it is amazing on steak.

Make extra because it’s great on eggs, potatoes, and veggies too!

steak chimichurri recipe

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forGrilled Flank Steak With Chimichurri.

Flavored butter adds calories yes, but the flavor is concentrated so you won’t use too much.

Get our recipe forEasy Grilled Steak with Red Wine Butter.

grilled steak topped with red wine butter next to steak fries

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

A yogurt-based cheese sauce takes the place of traditional Cheez Whiz or provolone.

Peppery arugula and fresh tomatoes pair perfectly with the seared steak and fragrant blue cheese.

Get our recipe forLow-Calorie Philly Cheesesteak.

Low-calorie cheesesteak sandwich

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forPhilly Cheesesteak With Caramelized Veggies.

Plus, this quick pan-gravy will be a keeper you’ll want to smother every steak with.

Get our recipe forHealthy Poor Man’s Steak with Garlic Gravy.

Healthy philly cheesesteak

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forSweet and Spicy Beef Stir-Fry.

Lunch or dinner is served!

Get our recipe forThai-Inspired Beef Lettuce Wraps.

Healthy poor man’s steak with garlicky gravy 

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

And don’t forget to grab a thermometer to check the doneness of your steak be the best accuracy.

Paleo sweet and spicy beef

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Low-calorie thai beef lettuce wraps

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald