This Low Calorie Hanger Steak Recipe with Chimichurri Sauce is just 336 calories and so easy to grill! Along with my low calorie hanger steak marinade, you’ll find my popular “No Oil” Chimichurri sauce is wonderful on this low calorie hanger steak recipe.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- ½ cup parsley leaves
- 1 red chili pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Low Calorie Hanger Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Healthy Hanger Steak with Chimichurri Sauce Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: You can meal prep this recipe by making the marinade ahead of time as well as the sauce. Then marinate the steak in a freezer bag, and freeze for later. You can also use leftover steak in salads, meal prep lunches, and for dinner later in the week.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 5 days and the freezer for a month.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 1-3 minutes.
Low Calorie Hanger Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
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Low Calorie Hanger Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Equipment
- Grill OR Grill Pan
- food processor or blender
Ingredients
Chimichurri Sauce:
- ½ cup parsley leaves packed
- 1 red chili pepper deseeded
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Hanger Steak:
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ lb. hanger steak
- Olive Oil Spray
Instructions
How to Make the Chimichurri Sauce:
- Add the parsley, chili, garlic cloves, oregano, salt, pepper and paprika to a high speed blender or food processor.
- Pulse until it’s as smooth as you can get it, then add in the red wine vinegar and the lime juice and pulse a bit more until you reach the desired consistency. If needed, add in water one tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Transfer to a medium bowl, cover and let aside to marinate
How to Grill Hanger Steak:
- In a baking dish or gallon freezer bag combine the lime juice, Worcestershire, garlic, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper.
- Place steak in marinade and turn to coat. Cover or close the bag and let the steak marinade for 1 hour on the countertop to bring it to room temperature.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly spray the grill with olive oil spray. Remove meat from marinade and add to the grill.
- Grill for 5 minutes per side for medium rare, 7 minutes each side for medium, and 8 minutes each side for medium well.
- Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Top with homemade Chimichurri Sauce and serve hot.
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About the Author
Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.
After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published on June 17, 2021 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on April 19, 2023 by Audrey Johns
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