Indian Spiced Flank Steak with a Cilantro Pistachio Pesto

Flank Steak rubbed with a blend of Indian spices and grilled, then topped with a lemony cilantro pesto including crushed salted pistachios. So good, so easy!

I’ve been on an Indian food kick lately. I really dig the combination of exotic spices — they awaken my mouth and make my taste buds really happy. I also really like steak. I was always excited to have steak for dinner growing-up. I remember standing by my mom as she carved it and snicking a couple of pieces, making sure it was fit for dinner. Steak, even a good flank steak, isn’t my husband’s first choice for dinner — he would much rather have ground beef, but when I saw flank steak on sale the other day I just couldn’t resist. So many things can be done with it.

A flank steak can be marinated and grilled, a flank steak can be butterflied, stuffed and rolled to make pinwheels or even rouladen, or a pocket can be sliced into the side of a flank steak to be stuffed with all kinds of delicious things. I like it all ways, but this Indian spiced flank steak rocked my world this week.

My inspiration for this dish was an Indian beef curry. I lifted the spice ingredients and tweaked them a bit, creating a rub for the flank steak. Cilantro and lemon were included in the curry, too, as well as coconut milk. I chose to use the cilantro and lemon juice in a pesto and decided to substitute pistachios for the richness of the coconut milk.  It’s a nice change, and instead of standing in front of a hot stove or turning on the oven in the heat of the Summer, grilling was the perfect option. I confess, I really enjoy taking a recipe and doing something unexpected with it — like I did with this Indian Spiced Flank Steak.

I hope you enjoy it.

Indian Spiced Flank Steak with a Cilantro Pistachio Pesto is 2 net carbs per serving

Indian Spiced Flank Steak with a Cilantro Pistachio Pesto

Flank Steak rubbed with a blend of Indian spices and grilled, then topped with a lemony cilantro sauce including crushed salted pistachios. So good, so easy!

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Indian

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 279kcal

Author: lowcarbmaven.com

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Spice Rub

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pure ground chile pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground clove

Cilantro Pistachio Pesto

• 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2-3 teaspoons erythritol
• 1/4 cup roasted and salted pistachio nuts finely chopped

Instructions

• Rub both sides of the flank steak with oil.
• Prepare the spice rub and sprinkle half over one side of the flank steak, then rub into the steak with your fingers. Do the same on the other side.
• Preheat the grill, clean and oil the grates.
• Cook the flank steak on high, covered for 1 minute. Lift the lid and cook 4 minutes uncovered. Flip the steak over and again cook covered for 1 minute. Lift the lid and cook for 5 more minutes. Check for done-ness and move the steak to a serving platter. Let rest at least 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, fInely chop the pistachios, measure 1/4 cup and place in a small bowl. Finely chop the cilantro, measure 1/3 cup and add to the pistachios. Add the rest of the pesto ingredients and stir until sweetener dissolves. It should taste sweet and sour and nutty.
• Cut the steak across the grain. Spoon the cilantro pistachio pesto over the steak or serve on the side.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Indian Spiced Flank Steak with a Cilantro Pistachio Pesto

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Protein 23g46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Fiber: 1g