The Paleo diet has gained considerable popularity in recent years due to its nutrient-dense approach to eating and its potential benefits for weight loss and overall health. This article explores several delicious Paleo steak recipes that are easy to make and packed with flavor, perfect for anyone following a Paleo, Whole30, or gluten-free lifestyle.

Paleo Steak Bites

This easy Paleo steak recipe features steak cut into cubes for quick cooking and convenient eating. The marinade requires only three ingredients and is Whole30 approved.

Ingredients:

• Ribeye steak
• Coconut aminos
• Lime juice
• Minced garlic
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Avocado oil, butter, or ghee

Instructions:

1. Prepare the marinade by adding the coconut aminos, lime juice, and minced garlic into a ziplock bag or metal bowl. Stir to combine.
2. Chop the steak into bite-sized cubes and generously season with salt and black pepper.
3. Place the cubed steak into the marinade, ensuring it's well coated. Marinate for 30 minutes to 3 hours.
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat with avocado oil, butter, or ghee.
5. Use tongs to move the steak from the marinade to the hot pan, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
6. Cook the steak bites for about 2 minutes on each side, until cooked to your preference.

Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes

Looking for another delicious Paleo recipe? These garlic butter steak bites and potatoes are made all in one skillet and ready in 25 minutes! Oh, and plenty of ghee of course! For that extra buttery flavor. Since the meal itself is simple, the ingredients are as well.

Ingredients:

• Steak
• Potatoes
• Ghee
• Sea salt
• Pepper
• Garlic
• Rosemary
• Parsley

Instructions:

1. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons of the ghee.
2. Once hot, add the potatoes and sprinkle all over with sea salt and pepper.
3. Cook about 2 minutes, stir, then cook another 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to evenly brown, until golden brown and tender.
4. During the last minute of cooking the potatoes, push them to the size and add the garlic, rosemary and parsley.
5. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of ghee. You might need to cook the steak in batches to avoid overcrowding depending on the size of your skillet.
6. Add the steak cubes to the skillet and season well with salt and pepper.
7. Toss the steak with the potatoes and top with additional fresh parsley.

Paleo Carne Asada Bowl

This Paleo Carne Asada Bowl recipe is perfect for summer grilling and meal prep! It’s a lightened up low carb version of your favorite takeout alternative, yet filling, and packed with fresh flavors like the Cucumber-Radish Pico de Gallo, grilled flank steak, and creamy avocado dressing.

Ingredients:

• Flank steak or skirt steak
• Ingredients for marinade (e.g., olive oil, lime juice, garlic, spices)
• Cucumber-Radish Pico de Gallo
• Avocado dressing
• Cauliflower rice

Instructions:

1. Clean steak and cut off any “silver skin” on the fat layer that may remain for a more easily chewable bite. Place steak in a baking dish or Ziplock bag. Combine all other ingredients for marinade in a small mixing bowl and whisk, pour over the steak and make sure it’s fully coated.
2. Meanwhile, combine all pico de gallo ingredients in a small mixing bowl, and let sit for the flavors to meld. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Also, prepare the avocado dressing at this time by combining all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Add water as needed to loosen the dressing.
3. Heat a grill or cast iron skillet over high heat, add olive oil and once shimmering, place the marinated steak (discard the extra marinade). Grill on each side for approx. 6 minutes for medium-rare or more if you’d like it well-done (depending on thickness of steak).
4. In a skillet, add ghee or oil over medium-low heat. Add cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen) and season with seasonings. Mix to combine with a wooden spoon and cook for 5-8 minutes until rice is soft. Set aside.
5. Add sliced steak over cauliflower rice, drizzle with avocado dressing and optionally garnish with sliced avocado, lime wedges, cilantro, and coconut yogurt.

Paleo Green Pepper Steak over Fried Cauliflower Rice

This paleo green pepper steak over fried cauliflower rice is easy peasy. Just chop, chop, chop away and throw it all into the fridge until you are ready to fire up the stovetop and create a dinner that is guaranteed to please.

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Ingredients:

• Round steak
• Coconut aminos
• Garlic
• Fresh grated ginger
• Olive oil or coconut oil
• Green pepper
• Celery
• Green onions
• Arrowroot powder
• Water
• Baby carrots
• Cauliflower rice
• Onion
• Eggs
• Sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Cut the round steak across the grain into thin strips about 1/4” thick. Combine the coconut aminos, garlic, and ginger then pour over the beef, either in a large bowl or sealable bag. Set the meat aside for a few minutes to soak up the marinade while you chop the vegetables.
2. Add oil to a large pan or wok and heat on high. Add the beef and marinade, tossing until the meat starts to brown. Turn heat down to low, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Turn the heat back up and add the vegetables. Toss until they are tender, approximately 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
4. Mix the arrowroot powder into 3/4 cup water and whisk well to avoid clumps. Add the mixture to the pan and stir until thickened. This should only take a minute or two. Add a few more dashes of arrowroot powder if the sauce has not thickened to desired consistency.
5. Serve immediately over cauliflower rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
6. Sauté garlic and diced onions in oil over high heat, add carrots and toss until tender.
7. Add scrambled eggs, coconut aminos, ginger, sesame oil and cauliflower rice. Cook a few minutes, until cauliflower rice has softened.

Paleo Skirt Steak

Whether you are eating Whole30, AIP, or keto, this paleo Skirt Steak is the perfect celebratory menu item that comes together quickly and easily!

Ingredients:

• Skirt steak
• Marinade ingredients (e.g., olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, herbs)

Instructions:

1. Place the skirt steak in a resealable bag or a glass container.
2. Whisk together all ingredients for the marinade pour over the steak.
3. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Remove the steak from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
4. Heat the grill or a cast iron skillet to medium high.
5. Cook the steak 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare (135 degrees F), depending on the thickness of the steak. Cook longer if desired.
6. Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes and make the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce during this time.

Steak Bowl Recipe

Look forward to your meal with this nutrient-dense, filling, and delicious steak bowl recipe. Easy to make and tons of flavor!

Ingredients:

• Steak
• Sweet potatoes
• Avocado oil
• Sea salt
• Herbs (rosemary, oregano, thyme)
• Cauliflower rice
• Avocado
• Lime juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the sweet potatoes with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp avocado oil. Place in the oven and roast until tender, about 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp of the oil in a pan on the stove over medium heat. Rub the remaining teaspoon of avocado oil over the steak, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 sea salt, and if desired, sprinkle some herbs like rosemary, oregano, and/or thyme over each side as well.
3. Once the oil in the pan is hot, place the steak into the pan and leave for 5 minutes without disturbing, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Check the temperature with an instant-read thermometer and remove it from the pan when done. (130 F for rare, 135 for medium-rare, 145 for medium and 155 for well done). Cover with some aluminum foil or a kitchen towel and let rest while you go onto the next step.
5. Put the cauliflower rice directly into the pan where the steak was and stir occasionally, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan, until done, about 5 minutes. The rice will turn brown and get a delicious nutty flavor.
6. Assemble the bowl. Sprinkle the lime juice and extra sea salt over the avocado.

Steak Frites Recipe

This steak frites recipe will wow anyone in your life. Sounds like a complicated dish, but quite the opposite. I will forever be a steak and a potatoes kind of girl -which is exactly what this steak frites recipe is. This dish always sounds super fancy, but it really is pretty simple to make!

Ingredients:

• Rib eye or New York strip steak
• Kosher salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• Russet potatoes
• Duck fat
• Minced garlic

Instructions:

1. Soak your russet potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes. It is crucial that you pat your potatoes as dry as possible. You don’t want the potatoes to steam in the oven.
2. Preheat oven to 375F. Scrub potatoes clean or peel the skin off. Cut into 1/4 inch thick french fries.
3. Meanwhile, melt duck fat with minced garlic. Roast for 20 minutes then toss the potatoes.
4. Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the steak to the skillet and sear one each side for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare steak.

Grilling Tips

• Good grilled steak doesn't always have to come in the form of one large chunk of meat. It's hard to not love a good kabob! A favorite recipe of ours we like to keep on hand for when our herb garden is in full bloom. Another kabob recipe you won't want to pass up on.
• For those of you looking for a flavorful autoimmune-friendly grilled steak recipe, look no further! This Paleo and Whole30 grilled marinated flank steak will become your go-to recipe to top salads or serve with your favorite grilled veggies and potatoes. Date sweetened sauces like this “honey” mustard, ketchup, and sweet lime dressing definitely offer great flavor to your dips, sauces, and marinades while keeping them Whole30 compliant and free of refined sugar. It also allows you to make compliant copycat versions of some of your favorite dips, dressings, and marinades.

Steak Salad

I also love that this steak was just MADE for salads, since once summer hits I can’t get enough fresh greens and salads. My favorite salad EVER (at the moment) involves spinach, flank steak, avocado, cherry tomatoes, sweet potato fries and kalamata olives.

Marinated Flank Steak

This marinated flank steak is pretty straightforward - I am by no means a steak expert so I’m quite certain anyone can do this and succeed! Once ready to grill (or cook in your cast iron skillet) you shake off the excess marinade and go for it. The marinade itself can actually be boiled into a sweet sauce if you’re so inclined, otherwise the steak is truly delicious on its own.

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Instructions:

1. Score the steak all over with a knife, place in a large bowl and pour all the marinade over the steak, turning to completely coat.
2. Once ready to grill, preheated grill to medium high heat. Remove most of the marinade from steak, leaving a very thin coating. Place the steak on the hot grill and turn after the first side is browned with visible grill lines, repeat on the second side.
3. Lower the heat to medium, cover the grill and continue to cook until steak is done to preference, turning once.
4. Once done, remove the stead to a large platter and loosely cover with aluminum foil for 5-10 minutes to allow juices to distribute. Then, using a fork and long sharp knife cut the steak against the grain (opposite direction that the lines of the meat run in) in 1/2 inch slices on a slight angle.
5. To turn marinade into a sauce, bring it to a full boil in a small saucepan and allow to boil/strong simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Tips for Cooking Paleo Steak Recipes

• Marinating: Marinating the steak for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, infuses it with flavor and tenderizes the meat.
• Cooking Method: Grilling, pan-searing, and roasting are all excellent methods for cooking steak. Choose the method that best suits your preferences and the weather.
• Doneness: Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the steak is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
• Resting: Allowing the steak to rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
• Sides: Serve the steak with your favorite Paleo-friendly sides, such as roasted vegetables, cauliflower rice, or a fresh salad.

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