No offense to my vegetarian friends, but I really love steak! There’s nothing like a well-grilled, flavorful piece of grass-fed beef.

Grass-fed beef raised without hormones or antibiotics is an ideal source of clean, lean protein. It also provides heaping helpings of zinc, iron, and B vitamins, all of which are essential to healthy immune function and handling stress.

This steak recipe is perfect for entertaining because it’s quick and easy to assemble, but the end result looks like it involved hours of prep. Strip steaks are also a less expensive cut, making them ideal for a crowd.

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Strip Steaks with Tomatoes, Olives, and Parsley are the first recipe in our Great American BBQ menu, to be joined by Grilled Endive with Shallot-Bacon Vinaigrette; Peach and Berry Coconut Crisp; and Lemon-Aid.

Strip Steaks with Tomatoes, Olives, and Parsley

  Beef, Pork & Lamb, Main

July 7, 2017

This gorgeous steak meal comes together in less than 30 minutes, and the end result is full of savory Italian flavor from herbs, olives, and tomatoes.

Virgin Diet compliant: Cycles 1, 2, and 3
Sugar Impact Diet compliant: Cycles 1, 2, and 3

• Prep: 15 mins
• Cook: 10 mins
• Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

4 (6-ounce) boneless strip steaks, preferably grass fed, trimmed

1 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

4 medium plum tomatoes (about 1 pound), seeded and chopped

1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved

3 tbsp finely chopped shallots

3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan

Directions

1Season the steak with the basil, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper. Combine the tomatoes, olives, shallots, parsley, vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.

2Lightly dampen a paper towel with a small amount of olive oil and wipe a grill pan with it; heat over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and cook until the beef is cooked to medium-rare, 5 to 6 minutes per side or longer to your desired doneness. Serve topped with the tomato mixture.

Originally published in JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook, Grand Central Life & Style, 2015

 

Want more delicious, nutritious recipes? Check out jjvirgin.com/recipes.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories320

Sodium740 mg

Protein36 grams

Sugar2 grams

Total Fat17 grams|

Saturated Fat4.5 grams

Total Carbohydrates5 grams

Dietary Fiber1 gram

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