Healthy Chimichurri Steak and Roasted Potatoes

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is lower in calories, while pork loin offers a more budget-friendly option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative, while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

Season the steak with salt and pepper on all sides.

Preheat a cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add the canola oil and heat until it shimmers. Add the steak and cook until one side is dark brown and forms a crust, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for another 5-7 minutes. Remove the steak and set aside to rest.

Add the potatoes to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the potatoes are golden brown, tender, and crispy or bake for 20-30 minutes until tender and crispy. Set aside.

Make the chimichurri sauce by adding the onion, garlic cloves, cilantro, parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste to a blender. Blend until smooth.

Pour the chimichurri sauce over the steak.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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