Marinated Grass-fed Sirloin Steak

Yield: 2-4 servings

Prep time: 10 minutes, plus 4 hours to marinate

Cook time: About 10 minutes

A simple marinade helps tenderize grass-fed meat, ensuring a juicy and flavorful steak. Searing in cast iron is an easy way to cook steaks year round

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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons lemon zest

1 tablespoon soy sauce

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon salt

2-4 sirloin steaks

1 tablespoon ghee, tallow, or avocado oil

Fresh minced parsley and rosemary, for serving

To make the marinade, whisk together the lemon juice and zest, soy sauce, olive oil, honey, and salt in a shallow dish. Add the steaks and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.

When you are ready to cook, thoroughly pat the steaks dry and discard the marinade. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the ghee. Once it shimmers, add the steaks, making sure to leave plenty of room (cooking in batches is better than crowding the pan). Sear for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the steak is five degrees shy of your desired doneness (remove the steaks at 130 if you’d like them medium rare, which is recommended for grass-fed steaks that can become tough if overcooked).

Rest for five minutes, slice, and serve topped with fresh herbs.