This recipe is so yummy I would STEAK my reputation on it!!!
Growing up in South Africa it is no surprise that I am a die-hard carnivore. I love nothing more than a good steak.
The tenderloin is marinated with rosemary, garlic, oregano, and thyme and served alongside an heirloom and cherry tomato salad overflowing with creamy avocados.
You can also add mint, tarragon, basil, or parsley to the marinade if you have these herbs lying around.
If you cannot find heirloom tomatoes, vine ripe red tomatoes will do the trick. It’s perfect for entertaining and so easy to prepare. I love how you can serve it hot or at room temperature.
Whenever I make this dish for guests, it’s the first thing they devour, so you might want to double up the recipe.
Herb Steak and Avo Salad – Chef Melissa Mayo
Herbed Steak with Avo & Tomato SaladSteaks* 3 sprigs rosemary* 3 sprigs thyme* 3 sprigs of oregano* Pinch crushed chilli flakes* 2 cloves garlic* ¼ cup chutn…
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Herb Steak with Avo Salad
Ingredients
FOR THE STEAKS
- 3 sprigs rosemary
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 3 sprigs of oregano
- Pinch crushed chilli flakes
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup chutney (can use apricot jam or honey)
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 6 x (6 to 8oz/170-230g) tenderloin/fillet steaks ****
FOR THE SALAD
- 1 pack of cherry tomatoes – cut in half
- 1 pack multicolored heirloom tomatoes – cut into slices
- 3 ripe avocados cut into slices
- ¼ red onion cut into slivers
- Handful fresh rosemary
- Good quality olive oil for garnish
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
Remove the stalks and place the herbs (rosemary, oregano & thyme) in a food processor or blender. Add the chilli flakes, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chutney, salt and pepper, and olive oil. Puree into a loose paste.
Slather the steaks with the mixture and marinate for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.
Cut the heirloom tomatoes in 1/3 inch thick slices and lay them on a board or platter. Top with the halved cherry tomatoes and onion slices.
Blanch the avocados in boiling water for 30 seconds to stop them from going black. Cut them into slices and scatter them on top of the salad.
Bring the steaks to room temperature before cooking.
Preheat the grill to medium heat. Put the steaks on and cook for 4 minutes a side for medium-rare steaks (5 mins a side for medium-well). If the oil in the marinade causes a flare-up, move steaks off to the side until the flame dies down.
Remove the steaks from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes. Cut the steak into slices and place it on the platter alongside the salad.
Drizzle with good quality olive oil and season with some sea salt and fresh black pepper. Garnish with some fresh basil. This dish can be served when the steaks are warm or at room temperature.
SERVES 6
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