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Skillet Steak & Butternut Latkes

Katie WellsMay 20, 2010Updated: Jul 30, 2019
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During the winter months, when winter squash is abundant, this is one of my favorite go-to meals.

Why Butternut Squash?

Latkes, or potato pancakes,  are traditionally made with grated potatoes, but this simple switch ups the nutrient content quite a bit (and makes them even more delicious, in my opinion). You can top the latkes with a dollop of raw sour cream if you’d like.

Butternut squash is rich in antioxidants, B vitamins like folate, vitamin C, and potassium. Its bright orange color comes from carotenoids, which are protective against heart disease. Butternut squash is also very inexpensive in the fall and winter when it is in season and has a distinctive and delicious flavor.

Butternut Latkes, a Simple Healthy Meal…

This meal can be made in about 30 minutes and is kid-approved (especially the latkes!).

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Consider making extra latkes for breakfast leftovers! This recipe is made to serve 2-3 so double or triple if your family is bigger.

The butternut squash is a great contrast to the balsamic glazed steak. I typically serve this with some greens or steamed broccoli to round out a perfect health meal.

Butternut Squash Latkes Recipe

Simple Skillet Steak Recipe

Skillet Steak & Butternut Latkes Recipe

Katie Wells
Pair skillet steak with delicious latkes made from fresh butternut squash for a nourishing (and filling) meal!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main
Cuisine Jewish
Servings 4 people
Calories 327 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb steak (flank or skirt)
  • 1 tsp salt (divided)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 large butternut squash
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅓ cup coconut flour (or almond flour)
  • spices (to taste)
  • 1 onion
  • 3 TBSP butter (or coconut oil)
  • 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Sprinkle the steak with ½ tsp of the salt and the pepper and set aside.

For the latkes:

  • Use a box grater or food processor to grate the butternut squash and set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the egg, remaining salt, garlic powder, flour, and any additional spices if desired.
  • Thinly slice the onion and add the onion and grated squash to the egg mixture, mixing well with your hands.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium high heat.
  • Form the squash mixture into hamburger sized patties and cook in the preheated skillet for about 5 minutes per side or until browned.
  • When the latkes are done, put them on a baking sheet and keep them warm in oven.

For the steak:

  • Scrape out the skillet and cook the steak 3-4 minutes per side until desired doneness. When almost done, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and let it reduce for 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

You can use sweet potato instead of squash if you'd like.
I like to serve the steak and latkes with a leafy green salad or steamed broccoli to round out the meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 27gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 772mgPotassium: 395mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 2.6mg
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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (9 Comments)

  1. Abbey

    September 20, 2016 at 6:52 PM

    I guess my “large” butternut squash was larger than yours… I had to double the almond flour and triple the egg to make it sort of stick together. Tasted delicious but was falling apart. Next time I’ll use less squash!

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  2. Nita

    January 31, 2016 at 3:49 AM

    Can you make the latkes without onion? If not, what would you recommend as a substitute?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      February 1, 2016 at 10:35 PM

      I think you could leave them out if you want.

      Reply
  3. Charmaine

    October 2, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    My butternut squash was 10 cups. I modified the recipe a bit. Still tasty!

    Reply
  4. shoshana

    September 11, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    I added a few more eggs and baked it in a loaf pan to make a potato kugel

    Reply
  5. Layla

    May 6, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    So do you put the steak on top of the latkes? I thought the beef and other stuff got stuffed into the scooped out sweet potato/butternut squash. I should have read the recipe thoroughly before deciding to make this. I bought ground beef because it was cheaper. Would I put that in with the onion, sweet potatoes, etc. or just brown it and put on top?

    Reply
  6. Tracey Johnson

    January 8, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    had no idea until recently how versatile butternut squash is. I recently used my grass-fed beef and made butternut squash lasagna, the squash replaced the noodles. I love it this sounds yummy

    Reply
  7. Colleen Santiago-Sprister

    September 14, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    I had some trouble with the squash, so I cooked it a bit then put it in the blender… huge HIT with the whole family!! Thank you!  But I did use wildtrees lime chipotle spice instead and the steak was great! If you haven’t seen them they have amazing infused grapeseed oils and natural spices I love!

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  8. Veronica

    April 11, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    I’m assuming you peel the sweet potato and/or butternut squash?

    Reply

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