Cilantro Chimichurri Flank Steak

STEAK INGREDIENTS

2 LBS Grass-fed Flank Steak

½ Cup Avocado Oil

2 Tablespoons Gluten Free Worcestershire

1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic

1 Teaspoon Himalayan Salt

½ Teaspoon Cracked Pepper

¼ Cup Gluten Free Tamari

CHIMICHURRI INGREDIENTS

½ Small Onion Chopped

2 Cups Loosely Packed Cilantro

2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil

¼ Cup No Sugar Added Salsa Verde

¼ Teaspoon Himalayan Salt

ASSEMBLY

1. In a small mixing bowl combine avocado oil, Worcestershire, garlic, salt, pepper, and tamari.  Marinate steak for at least an hour and up to 24. 
2. In a food processer make chimichurri.  Combine onion, cilantro, oil, salsa, salt, and garlic.  Pulse until smooth, or desired thickness.  Refrigerate. 

GRILL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Let the steaks sit out about an hour before you are ready to grill. It’s best to get them to room temperature.
2. When the steaks are at room temperature, preheat the grill to High Heat roughly 450°F. 
3. Place the steaks on the grill for 5 minutes, flipping only once, then grill for an additional 6 minutes on the other side for a medium rare steak.  Adjust cooking time based on personal preference.
4. Set aside for 10 minutes to let the steaks collect their juices. Do not cover.
5. Slice thin against the grain. 
6. Top with Chimichurri, and serve. 

SERVES 4

HEALTH BENEFITS

Onion:  Contain quercetin, which is a polyphenol compound that acts as an antioxidant. Quercetin is beneficial for scavenging free radicals in the body.

Cilantro:  Helps support healthy liver function and balance blood sugar.

Garlic:  Can reduce high blood pressure, and it also contains antioxidants.  Top food for gut health – it contains prebiotic fiber, plus it’s antiviral and antifungal.

Himalayan Salt:  One of the cleanest salts you can find. As opposed to conventional table salt that is heavily processed which removes its beneficial minerals.

Grass-fed Beef: Does it really need to be grass-fed? YES. Grass-fed beef contains significantly more omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed beef. The optimal ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids should be 2:1.   The Western Diet has excessive amounts of omega 6 fatty acids (resulting in a much higher 6 / 3 ratio) which can promote the onset of certain diseases like cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases. Increased levels of Omega 3 fatty acids can show suppressive effects. The goal is to increase your omega 3’s by getting as close to the optimal 2:1 ratio. Your brain will thank you. PLUS, it contains more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a type of fat that’s thought to reduce heart disease and cancer risk.

Avocado Oil: Rich in healthy fat, and it’s an excellent choice for elevated temperature cooking.

Cracked Pepper:  Increases the hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach, which helps improve digestion.