Fire-up the grill for an amazing 30-minute meal! This sensational Grilled Ribeye Steak with Cilantro Lime Chimichurri is as easy as it is delicious!
Let me just start by saying this Cilantro Lime Chimichurri “Butter” is crazy good! How’s that for an intro?! Seriously, we’re completely smitten with this savory combination of fresh herbs and zesty lime blended together in rich, grassfed ghee that we’ve been slathering it on everything!
Whether you’ve decided to Join Us for the Whole30 or not, delicious compound butters like this one are a real game changer that make you look like a pro, and they can easily be made Whole30-friendly simply by using ghee instead of butter. Yes!
But the real stars of the show are these incredibly savory, grassfed Ribeye Steaks!
As you clean-eating, real food lovers know, grassfed beef isn’t just a tastier and more humane option, it also has significant health advantages. Meat from cattle who eat only grass and get plenty of exercise contains less fat, three times the heart healthy Omega 3s, and higher levels of vitamin E, B vitamins, calcium, carotenoids, magnesium, and potassium.
Of course, the key to enjoying an absolutely delicious {and healthy} steak is to find top quality grassfed meat, which I know isn’t always easy. After continually experiencing hit-or-miss availability and quality issues with the local markets in my area, I’ve been on a mission to find a reliable source that everyone can access for consistent quality, 100% grassfed meats straight from farm to table!
Hello, ButcherBox!
Good news … The delicious grassfed, boneless Ribeyes featured here are from my new favorite source for quality grassfed meats – ButcherBox! We’ve been so blessed to discover this wonderful family-owned company that I couldn’t wait to share, as I really think you’ll love them too!
ButcherBox partners with a community of family-owned farmers committed to providing humanely-raised, high quality 100% grass-fed {and grass-finished} beef, heritage pork, and pastured chicken. By purchasing meats in large quantities direct from the farmers, they’re able to pass the savings on to us. In fact, their high quality grass-fed meats cost less per serving than those at whole food grocery stores, and it’s delivered right to your door in a convenient subscription box.
It’s always a treat when ButcherBox arrives, and I love how flexible their service is … you can choose to receive an all-beef box, or one of their combo boxes containing a mix of beef, poultry and pork. Or you can opt for my personal favorite – the CustomBox!
The ButcherBox CustomBox is a fantastic new option that allows you to hand-select exactly which cuts of beef, poultry and/or pork that you’d like to receive for a completely customized box of grassfed deliciousness! And they also offer lots of awesome add-on products like additional steaks or chicken … or the hands-down Whole30 favorite … sugar-free uncured bacon!
Plus you can also select how often you’d like to receive a box, and you’re also able to customize all future orders, so you’re always getting just what you want, when you want it! (And of course, you can cancel anytime.)
And for new customers, ButcherBox has a very special welcome gift of $20 Off your first CustomBox now through Monday, November 6! {Just one more reason why we love this company!}
It’s true! From our very first box, we were hooked! It may sound corny, but it really was love at first bite! My whole family couldn’t stop gushing about the richness of flavor, tenderness, juiciness … Wow! Our taste buds are always impressed with the quality of their meats, which is why we’re huge fans!
As you can see, we ALL get a wee bit excited when our ButcherBox arrives. (You know you’re a real foodie when … you can’t wait for a box of grass-fed meat to arrive at your doorstep!)
And this little guy is always by my side to “help” me open the box. Honestly, we all can’t wait to get our paws on this wonderful box of grassfed yumminess!
Living in Southern California, the first time we ordered, I was a little concerned about how frozen the meat would actually be when it arrived. But as you can see in the photos above, every single piece of meat stays rock-solid frozen thanks to the well-insulated box and just the right amount of dry ice, which they actually calculate base on the shipping location and time of year. In fact, their unique eco-friendly packaging keeps the meat frozen for a full 12 hours after delivery incase you’re not home. Isn’t that cool?!
What’s in the box?
Each ButcherBox contains 8-11 pounds of meat, which is enough for 18-25 servings (at a 6–8oz portion size). This month’s box contained enough meat to feed my family-of-4 for under $5 a serving! And we’re talking “manly” portion sizes. {Did I mention, we have two teen boys who are eating us out of house and home!}
As shown above, here’s what we received:
- Ground beef (2 x 1 lbs)
- NY Strip (2 x 10oz)
- Top Sirloin (4 x 6oz)
- Boneless Chicken Thighs (3 x 1 lb)
- Boneless Chicken Breasts (3 x 1 lb)
- Ribeye Steaks (2 x 10oz)
- Whole30-compliant bacon (1 lb)
All of ButcherBox’s meat is flash frozen for peak freshness, and it’s conveniently packaged so you can easily thaw just what you need. Plus, they provide a set of real food recipe cards with easy instructions for creating quick-n-healthy meals using the meats in the box. These cards also provide helpful info like the taste profile of each cut of meat, as well as lots of helpful cooking tips.
Of all the tasty selections in this month’s box, I decided to put those beautiful Ribeye Steaks on the menu first and created this easy 30-minute meal for all of us to enjoy them!
If you’re ready to enjoy your own box of grassfed goodness, and receive $20 Off your first CustomBox, be sure to order here before 11:59pm, Monday, November 6, 2017.
Then, fire-up your grill and get ready to make a whole host of incredibly easy, and fabulous dinners that everyone will be raving about with each delicious bite!
P.S. If you have any questions about ButcherBox, or this recipe, feel free to ask me in the comments below. I’m always happy to help!
Ingredients
- 2 grassfed ribeye steaks
- Sea salt and pepper
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1 small clove of garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/8 tsp fine ground sea salt
- 1/4 cup grassfed ghee, room temperature
Instructions
- Thaw steaks in fridge overnight. Then place on a plate at room temp to rest. Preheat the grill to medium high heat.
- For the chimichurri: In a medium bowl, add all of the chimichurri ingredients, except for the ghee. Stir well to combine. Then add the ghee and use a fork to thoroughly combine. Place the chimichurri in the fridge to firm up.
- For the steaks: Thoroughly dry both sides of the steaks with paper towels. (This is important for ensuring a beautiful crust.) Then season both sides with sea salt and pepper.
- Clean the grill grate with a grill brush. Then oil the grate to prevent the steaks from sticking. (Dip a wad of paper towels into oil, grab the wad with grill tongs, and then brush the grate.)
- Sear the steaks, undisturbed, for 2-3 minutes, until a nice brown crust forms. (Using tongs, give the steaks a wiggle: If they don't release easily, leave them alone until they do.)
- Sear the second side for another 2-3 minutes depending on your desired level of doneness. Since grassfed beef cooks quicker, it's a good idea to take the steaks off the heat about 5-10 degrees before your desired level of doneness (see recipe note below).
- Transfer the steaks to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let them rest for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavorful juices to redistribute.
- Then add a little spoonful (or use a melon baller to form little rounds) of the glorious citrusy-herb chimichurri "butter" to your perfectly grilled grassfed steak and enjoy a symphony of flavors!
Notes
Tips for grilling the perfect steak: Because grassfed beef cooks more quickly, it's important to take it off the grill sooner. Using an instant-read meat thermometer to accurately determine doneness is one of the best investments you can make to ensure all of your meat and poultry is perfectly tender and juicy every time.
Once your grass-fed steak reaches an internal temperature about 10 degrees lower than the desired temperature, remove it from the heat, cover it and allow it to rest. It will continue to cook a bit when removed from the heat.
The ideal internal temperatures for perfectly tender and flavorful grass-fed steaks are: • 120°F Rare • 135°F Medium Well • 125°F Medium Rare • 140°F Well • 130°F Medium
Time-Saving Tip: This citrusy chimichurri “butter” not only compliments the rich flavor of a good grass-fed steak, but also takes chicken, fish and grilled veggies to a whole new level of awesome! And, it’s freezer-friendly which makes it super convenient to enjoy anytime.
Simply place little spoonfuls (I use a melon baller) onto a sheet of parchment paper and place in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container and store in freezer until ready to use. Or roll the mixture into a log in a sheet of plastic wrap and freeze. Then, thaw in fridge, slice and enjoy.
Of course, you don't have to use ghee to make an amazing chimichurri. You can easily substitute your favorite healthy oil like EVOO or avocado oil for the ghee and enjoy a delicious chimichurri sauce instead. Also amazing!
Whenever it’s helpful, I like to share personal favorites that I think you’ll enjoy too! That’s why I’m excited to share about ButcherBox, a trusted resource for grass-fed meats and poultry. As an affiliate partner, they provided me with free product for the development of this recipe. If you purchase a ButcherBox after clicking one of my links, I receive a small commission (the price you pay will not be affected). Thank you so much for supporting my site, and rest assured, I only partner with select real food companies whose products and services I personally use and love!
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