Gluten-Free Steak with Chimichurri and Sweet Potato
Hard-seared steak and charred sweet potato wedges meet a garlicky parsley-oregano chimichurri with a lively vinegar bite.
Fits Celiac, AIP, Hashimoto's and 13 more diets
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Ingredients
- 180 g beef sirloin steak, about 2 cm thick
- ¾ tsp fine salt
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 220 g sweet potato, cut into 2 cm wedges
- ½ cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 tbsp water
- 1.5 tsp apple cider vinegar
Method
- Toss sweet potato wedges with oil and salt; grill until tender and marked.15 min timer
- Salt steak, then grill over high heat until deeply browned.8 min timer
- Rest steak briefly, then slice thinly across the grain.3 min timer
- Mix parsley, oregano, garlic, oil, water, and vinegar into chimichurri.
- Serve sliced steak and crisp-edged wedges with plenty of chimichurri.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Beef, sweet potato and fresh herbs keep this plate free of grains, legumes, dairy and soy.
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP): Beef, sweet potato, olive oil, parsley, oregano and garlic keep this grain- and nightshade-free.
- Type 2 diabetes: Steak and sweet potato pair with fresh herbs, without added sugar.
- Celiac disease: Fresh beef, sweet potato and herbs need no grain, sauce or packaged seasoning.
- Wheat allergy: The steak and chimichurri use no wheat or packaged sauce.
- Gluten-free: Sweet potato and fresh herbs accompany steak without grains or packaged sauces.
- Anti-inflammatory: Beef, sweet potato, herbs and olive oil make a whole-food plate without added sugar.
- No spicy food: Parsley, oregano and garlic make a savory chimichurri without chili or pepper.
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