A simple and flavorful keto recipe featuring juicy grilled steak topped with fresh chimichurri sauce, served with smoky grilled veggies. Perfect for low-carb dinners, summer cookouts, or meal prep.
For the Steak:
2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (1 to 1.5 inches thick)
Salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Chimichurri Sauce:
1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh oregano (or 2 teaspoons dried)
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt to taste
For the Grilled Veggies:
1 zucchini
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
½ red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
Make Chimichurri: Mix parsley, garlic, oregano, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt. Stir in olive oil. Let sit while cooking.
Preheat Grill: Heat to medium-high.
Prep Steak: Let steak sit out 30 mins. Rub with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
Prep Veggies: Slice zucchini, peppers, and onion. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Grill Veggies: Grill 3–4 mins per side until soft with char marks.
Grill Steak: Cook 4–5 mins per side for medium-rare (130°F). Rest for 5 mins.
Serve: Slice steak across the grain. Top with chimichurri. Serve with veggies.
Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
Cast iron pan works if you don’t have a grill.
Chimichurri can be made a day ahead.
Leftovers are great cold or in lettuce wraps.