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Pan-Seared NY Strip with Chimichurri and Za’atar Couscous–Stuffed Tomatoes

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8-10oz. Organic NY Strip Steaks
  • 2 Tbsp Ghee or Beef Tallow
  • 2-3 sprigs Thyme
  • 4 Garlic cloves

Couscous and Tomatoes

  • 1 cup Couscous
  • 4 Large vine tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Water or broth
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Mustard Powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Peppadew Chimichurri

  • 1 bunch Parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 - 1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
  • 6 Peppadew peppers
  • 2 Tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper

Breadcrumb Mixture

  • 1/2 cup Gluten-free breadcrumbs (if seasoned, do not use other ingredients)
  • 1 tsp Basil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • Season steaks generously with salt, pepper and sit out for 20-30 minutes.

Prepare Chimichurri

  • Combine chopped parsley, garlic, chopped red pepper and peppadews, oregano, red wine vinegar and salt and pepper to a small bowl.
  • Add 2 Tbsp of Olive oil and mix well.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. Set aside.

Prepare Couscous and Tomatoes

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Slice the tops off of the tomatoes and set aside.
  • Scoop out the center of the tomatoes with a spoon and add to a skillet. Cook on medium heat and mash any large pieces of tomato until well combined.
  • Add in couscous, garlic powder, water or broth, italian seasoning, mustard powder, paprika and salt and pepper. Adjust seasonings to your liking. (How much broth you need deepens on the amount of liquid your tomatoes produce. your couscous should be light and fluffy. If it is very runny after cooking, it will firm up when cooked in the oven.
  • Once couscous is done, stuff tomatoes with mixture and add tomato tops back to tomatoes. Place in oven-safe skillet and pour in 1/4 cup of water to keep the tomatoes from scorching. Place in oven to cook for 20 minutes.

Prepare Steak

  • Bring a large cast iron skillet to medium high heat. Add a Tbsp of ghee and let melt. Sear steaks on each side for 2 minutes and 1 minute on the edges with more fat.
  • Reduce the heat to medium low and add another Tbsp of ghee and fresh thyme. Spoon butter over steak and flip steak every 1-2 minutes until it reaches and internal temp of 130°F. Remove from heat.
  • Remove steak from skillet and let rest until internal temp is 140°-145°F. (This is a medium finish. If you prefer more rare, remove from skillet at 125°F. If you prefer medium well, remove from skillet at 140°F.
  • Serve with chimichurri on top and couscous-stuffed tomato.