Steak with salsa verde and tomatoes
Background
If you want to serve a delicious but easy meal to your friends and family, you must try this recipe! This steak with salsa verde and tomatoes is a very simpleΒ dish to create - the sauce can be prepared in advance, cooking the steak takes only a few minutes. So it's ideal for parties, dinner parties and laid-back meals. Serve it with a simple mash (for example sweet potatoes) or just crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 2 thick, matured sirloin steaks
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 tsp capers
- Grated zest and juice of ½ lemon
- 1 small bunch of mint
- 1 small bunch parsley
- 1 small bunch basil
- 2 slices of anchovies (in oil), drained
- 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
- 4-5 Tbsp olive oil
- 200g cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Put the garlic, herbs, capers, lemon zest, herbs, anchovies and chilli flakes into a food processor and blend to a coarse paste. Add the lemon juice, then gradually pour in the oil, while pulsing the blender on a low setting.
- When you get a textured paste, taste it and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Cut the tomatoes in half, put them a bowl and pour over the salsa verde. Set aside.
- Heat your grill, BBQ or griddle pan. Rub the steak with some oil and season with salt.
- Seal the steak on each side for 30 seconds, then cook it to your liking - turning the meat over every minute or so.
- Move the steak to a plate, cover and rest for 5 minutes. Serve with salsa verde and tomatoes.
Tips
Use the leftover salsa for other dishes - for example on top of grilled fish or with pasta!Categories
- Meal Type: - Barbecue - Dinner - Grill - Main - Quick & Easy - Supper
- Cuisines: - South American
- Occasions: - Dinner Party - Sports Food
- Ingredients: - Beef - Herbs & Spices
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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