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Chimichurri Beef Strip Salad

Chimichurri Beef Strip Salad

with lemony couscous and cooling cucumber

Chimichurri is a vibrant green herby sauce popular in Argentinian, Uruguayan and Chilean cuisine. It's often used as a marinade for meat, making it the perfect dressing for this beef strip salad.

Tags:
Protein Rich
•Quick
•Optional Spice
Allergens:
Milk
•Wheat
•Cereals containing gluten
•Soya

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Total20 minutes
Cooking Time25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

250 grams

Irish Beef Strips

5 grams

Parsley

1 unit(s)

Lemon

1 sachet(s)

Dried Chilli Flakes

110 grams

Yoghurt

1 unit(s)

Cucumber

1 unit(s)

Carrot

125 grams

Cherry Tomatoes

Soy Sauce

1 unit(s)

Garlic

150 grams

Couscous

Not included in your delivery

3 tbsp

Oil

¼ tsp

Salt

to taste

Water

to taste

Oil

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Salt

Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)2956 kJ
Energy (kcal)706 kcal
Fat27.6 g
of which saturates6.1 g
Carbohydrate73 g
of which sugars15.4 g
Dietary Fiber3.1 g
Protein41.7 g
Salt4.2 g
Potassium333.7 mg
Calcium123.8 mg
Iron0.9 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.

Utensils

•Zester
•Sieve
•Grater
•Pot with Lid

Cooking Steps

Marinate the Meat
1
  • Place your beef strips in a bowl. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and equipment after handling raw meat and its packaging.
  • Add the soy sauce and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Leave aside to marinate.
Get Prepped
2
  • Trim the cucumber, quarter lengthways then chop widthways into small pieces. Add to a bowl along with the yoghurt and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
  • Trim the carrot then coarsely grate (no need to peel).
  • Halve the cherry tomatoes. Zest and quarter the lemon.
  • Finely chop the parsley (stalks and all).
3
  • Pour 600ml water (per 2P) into a pot, stir in the stock and bring to the boil.
    Stir in the pearled couscous, bring back up to the boil and simmer, covered, 12-15 mins.
    Drain in a sieve and pop back in the pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.

  • Once ready, stir through the lemon zest and grated carrot. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and set aside until ready to serve.

TIP: If you’re in a hurry you can boil the water in your kettle.

Make the Chimichurri
4
  • Meanwhile, mix 3 tbsp oil (per 2P) with the juice of half the lemon wedges in a large bowl.
  • Add the chilli flakes (use less if you don't like spice) and chopped parsley. Add as much garlic as you like, tasting as you go to avoid overpowering the drizzle.
  • Stir to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper.

TIP: Use a blender if you'd like a smoother consistency.

Sear the Beef Strips
5
  • Place a large pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil.
  • Once hot, remove the beef strips from the marinade and fry until browned, shifting as they colour, 2-3 mins.
  • When 1 min of cooking time remains, add any marinating juices from the bowl to the pan. IMPORTANT: Meat is safe to eat when the outside is browned.
6
  • When everything's ready, fluff up the couscous with a fork and divide between bowls. 
  • Top with tomatoes and cooling cucumber.
  • Finish with the beef strips and a drizzle of the chimichurri sauce. 
  • Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over.