July 22, 2019
Bistek with Cilantro Garlic Sauce
This is a flavor bomb! The steak has umami from the reduced coconut aminos and the cilantro garlic sauce is bright, tangy, and assertive, cutting through the richness of the steak nicely. You’ll want to put this sauce on everything.
Servings: 2
Calories: 724kcal
Ingredients
Cilantro Garlic Sauce:
- 2 ounces cream cheese omit for dairy-free
- 1/8 cup sour cream or more mayonnaise for dairy-free
- 1/8 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cilantro 1 bunch, including stems
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Bistek:
- 1 lb ribeye
- 1/2 small onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or 4 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon monk fruit, golden omit if using coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
To serve:
- lemon slices
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
For the Cilantro Garlic Sauce:
- Pulse the garlic and cilantro, until finely chopped in a small blender. Add cream and cream cheese as well as lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until creamy and adjust seasonings to taste.
For the Bistek:
- Marinate steak and onions in coconut aminos, salt, and lemon for at least 30 min.
- Drain and reserve marinade.
- Sear the ribeye in a cast iron pan to desired doneness. Remove to a covered plate and let the steak rest. While the steak rests, add onions to the same pan and saute until soft and beginning to brown. Add in reserved marinade and cook till little liquid remains, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat.
- Off heat, add in sliced, rested steak.
- Serve steak and onions with sliced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, cilantro garlic sauce, and lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts
Bistek with Cilantro Garlic Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
724
% Daily Value*
Fat
55
g
85
%
Saturated Fat
23
g
144
%
Cholesterol
183
mg
61
%
Sodium
1902
mg
83
%
Potassium
787
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
50
g
100
%
Vitamin A
1044
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
77
mg
8
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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