Dinner for 2

Porterhouse Steak With Chimichurri

Name: Porterhouse Steak With Chimichurri
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb porterhouse steak; kosher salt and cracked pepper to taste (optional); 1 tbsp canola/vegetabke oil; 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf italian parsley; 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 1/2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp crushed red pepper/chili flakes; 3/4 tsp dried oregano; salt (optional); 1 tbsp coarsely cracked black peppercorns; 2 tbsp butter; 1 large shallot; 1/3 cup cognac or brandy; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tbsp prepared horseradish; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp finely chopped chives

$47.81for 425 minServes 2

A thick porterhouse steak sears in a hot skillet, rests, and pairs with bright parsley, cilantro, and garlic chimichurri.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Beef steak (sirloin, flank, skirt)$8.99/lb typical	2 lb	$17.98Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.75	$0.93Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.11Typical price
	Butter$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.68Typical price
	Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$23.91

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsRelish, dressings, steak sauceMustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$$$$typical cost tier

American Low-carb High-protein Dinners Summer grilling

Typical price

$11.95 per serving$47.81 for 4

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Ingredients

2 lb porterhouse steak
kosher salt and cracked pepper to taste (optional)
1 tbsp canola/vegetabke oil
1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf italian parsley
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
1/2 cup olive oil
2 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cloves garlic
1 tsp crushed red pepper/chili flakes
3/4 tsp dried oregano
salt (optional)
1 tbsp coarsely cracked black peppercorns
2 tbsp butter
1 large shallot
1/3 cup cognac or brandy
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tbsp prepared horseradish
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp finely chopped chives

Steps

Chop the parsley, cilantro, and garlic, then mix them with olive oil, vinegar, chili flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Pat the steak dry and season both sides with salt and cracked pepper.
Heat the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak for 4 minutes per side.
Lower the heat to medium and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until the thickest part reaches 145 F.
Rest the steak for 5 minutes, then slice it and spoon chimichurri over the top.

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