In Argentina, grass-fed beef and chimichurri, a lively herb mixture, are nearly inseparable. Put them together in a sandwich with a few twists, and you’ve got a meal that satisfies a taste for adventure.
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Steak Sandwich with Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced red onion
- 3/4 lb (350 g) organic grass-fed sirloin or flank steak
- 4 tsp (20 mL) grapeseed, sunflower, or camelina oil, divided
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and shredded
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh oregano
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil or camelina oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) prepared horseradish
- 8 slices whole wheat Crusty Italian Sourdough
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories607
- protein26g
- fat41g
- saturated fat8g
- trans fat0g
- carbohydrates34g
- sugars7g
- fibre6g
- sodium590mg
Directions
01
Place red onion slices in bowl, cover with cold water, and let soak for 30 minutes.
02
Season steak with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tsp (10 mL) grapeseed, sunflower, or camelina oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Place steak in skillet and cook for 4 minutes per side for medium rare, or until desired doneness. Remove steak from skillet and let rest for 10 minutes before thinly slicing. Heat remaining 2 tsp (10 mL) oil in skillet and add sweet potato. Cook, stirring often, until potato is tender.
03
To make chimichurri sauce, place parsley, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in bowl. Stir in olive or camelina oil and lemon juice. Stir in mayonnaise and horseradish.
04
Spread sauce on bottom bread slice. Top with sliced steak, sliced onion, and sweet potato. Spread more sauce on second slice of bread and place on sandwich.
Matthew Kadey, MSc, RD
Matthew Kadey is a dietitian, nutrition writer, and recipe developer. He is also the author of Rocket Fuel (VeloPress, 2016) and Muffin Tin Chef (Ulysses Press, 2012).
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