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Skirt Steak with Salsa Verde

I like to serve this with a Mexican-Inspired Chopped Salad. To make this even easier, use a jar of pre-made salsa verde.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword beef, dairy-free, dinner, easy, egg-free, fast, lunch, main, mexican, nut-free, protein sparing modified fast, PSMF, skirt steak
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 482kcal
Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

Steak

  • 1 pound skirt steak or flank steak
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon guten-free soy sauce or 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • pinch monk fruit optional, omit if using coconut aminos

Salsa Verde

  • 1/2 pound tomatillos husks removed (smaller are better as they are less bitter)
  • 1 jalapeño or more to taste, tops removed and seeds and membranes removed if you want a more mild heat
  • 1/8 white onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and more to taste, if desired

To Serve

  • 1 roma tomato diced
  • 1/2 avocado diced
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Prepare the sauce first. Place whole tomatillos and pepper in a small pot and cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook until the tomatillos have transformed from their bright green raw state to a dull green, about 10 minutes. Drain water off and transfer to a blender. Let sit for at least 5 minutes and drain any accumulated water. Add onion, garlic, and salt. Process until completely smooth. Set aside.
  • While the sauce cooks, prepare the beef. Season on both sides with the coriander, cumin, garlic, soy, and monk fruit. Heat a large cast iron pan over medium-medium high. When hot, add a bit of avocado oil and when the oil is hot, add the skirt steak, pressing to ensure good contact with the pan for the best sear. Cook for about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain for the most tender result.
  • Spoon salsa verde onto serving plates, top with sliced steak and sprinkle with diced tomato and avocado. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired and serve.

Notes

You can also cook the steak in the oven, if you prefer. To do so, line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and then rub with a bit of avocado oil to prevent sticking. Lay the steak on the prepared sheet and broil on high for 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from oven and allow the steaks to rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.2
Nutrition without avocado: Calories: 402 cal, Carbs: 10g, Fiber: 3g, Fat: 18g, Protein: 51g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.61

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 1337mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 559IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 5mg