Pan-Seared Steak with Homemade Chimichurri and Sweet Potato Wedges
Juicy, pan-seared sirloin steak sliced and drizzled with a zesty herb chimichurri, served alongside crisp roasted sweet potato wedges and a light green salad. Naturally dairy-free, egg-free, yeast-free, and rich in protein.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
For meal prep, store the chimichurri separately from the rested steak and sweet potatoes to preserve its vibrant flavor and texture.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F)
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Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F)
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking tray with baking parchment.
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Wash 600g sweet potatoes and slice them…
Wash 600g sweet potatoes and slice them into equal 1.5cm-thick wedges. Place them on the baking tray, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of sea salt, and black pepper.
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Bake in the oven for 25 to…
Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork
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Make the chimichurri
While the wedges roast, make the chimichurri. Finely chop 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley and 4 garlic cloves. Seed and finely dice 1 red chili pepper.
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Combine the chopped parsley
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped parsley, garlic, diced chili, 4 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt, mix thoroughly, and set aside at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
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Pat 4 sirloin steaks (approx
Pat 4 sirloin steaks (approx. 150g each) thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a…
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy frying pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
Look for: smoking hot
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Add the steaks to the pan and…
Add the steaks to the pan and sear for 2.5 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare (or 3.5 minutes per side for medium), until a deep golden crust forms.
Look for: a deep golden crust forms
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Transfer steaks to a warm plate
Transfer steaks to a warm plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Toss 6 cups mixed salad greens with…
Toss 6 cups mixed salad greens with 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice in a large serving bowl.
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Slice the rested steaks across the grain
Slice the rested steaks across the grain. Divide sweet potato wedges, sliced steak, and green salad across plates (saving 2 servings in airtight containers for tomorrow's lunch).
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Spoon the fresh chimichurri over the warm…
Spoon the fresh chimichurri over the warm steak slices just before serving.
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