Garlic Thyme Steak
If you’re craving a classic steakhouse-style meal but want to keep it plant-based, this garlic thyme vegan steak is the perfect recipe. Made with Millennial Marble Steaks, this dish highlights how their innovative approach to plant-based meats makes it possible to recreate that rich, tender, steakhouse experience without compromise. Paired with fresh garlic, thyme, and a buttery pan sauce, it’s simple, cozy, and packed with flavor.
Servings
2
Cooking Time
30 min
Garlic Thyme “Steak”
By: Naysha Rivera
If you’re craving a classic steakhouse-style meal but want to keep it plant-based, this garlic thyme vegan steak is the perfect recipe. Made with Millennial Marble Steaks, this dish highlights how their innovative approach to plant-based meats makes it possible to recreate that rich, tender, steakhouse experience without compromise. Paired with fresh garlic, thyme, and a buttery pan sauce, it’s simple, cozy, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Steak
2 Millennial Marble Steaks
2 tbsp vegan butter
4–5 garlic cloves, smashed
4–5 sprigs fresh thyme
Garlic – Onion powder to taste
Salt + black pepper to taste
Optional: splash of vegetable broth, lemon juice or white wine for extra sauce
Chimichurri
1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small shallot, finely minced
1/4 cup small diced red pepper
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt + black pepper to taste (garlic – onion powder)
Notes:
For this recipe, I used Millennial Marble Steaks, and it truly makes a difference in the final flavor and texture of the dish. Their cutting-edge fermentation process helps create that rich, savory, steak-like experience, so if you substitute another vegan steak brand, the taste and overall result may vary.
Since I kept this recipe very classic and steakhouse-inspired, I paired it with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans for the perfect comforting balance. But feel free to customize the sides however you’d like — and if you want my creamy garlic mashed potato recipe, it’s also available on my food blog.
I highly recommend cooking these steaks in a cast iron skillet or over an open flame if possible. The cast iron gives you an even sear and beautiful crust, while the fire and char from open flame cooking adds an extra layer of smokiness and “meaty” flavor that really elevates the dish.
Step by Step Instructions
Chimichurri:
In a bowl, combine the parsley, cilantro, garlic, shallot, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined and let it sit while you prepare the steaks so the flavors can marinate together.
Steak Instructions:
Follow the cooking instructions provided by Millennial Marble Steaks for best results, as cooking times may slightly vary depending on thickness and preferred texture.
(keep the meat out for less than 30 mins before cooking for best texture)
(add preferred seasonings while defrosting)
(Cast iron- low and slow then hit it with a torch on top for that smokey flavor)
(cook over direct wood fire or grill fire for a deep smokey flavor)
(medium steak cut – 5 min well done steak cut – 7 min or as you would like)
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with your butter. Once hot, add the steaks and sear until a deep golden crust forms on both sides.
Lower the heat slightly and add the vegan butter, smashed garlic cloves, and fresh thyme to the pan. As the butter melts and becomes infused with the garlic and herbs, tilt the pan slightly and continuously spoon the flavored butter over the steaks while they cook. This basting technique helps lock in flavor, adds richness, and gives the steaks that classic steakhouse-style finish.
Optional: add a small splash of vegetable broth or white wine to create extra pan sauce.
Serve:
Remove from heat and let the steaks rest for 1–2 minutes. Top generously with homemade chimichurri and serve with garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, or your favorite sides.
