Steaks

No carbs !

Steaks contain no carbohydrates so there is nothing to convert to sugar and therefore into fat. A no carb diet is probably too hard for most people but it sure is nice to know that you can eat steaks if you want (but skip the baked potato).

Herbed & Grilled Filet Mignon

4 filet mignon - 1 to 1 1/2" thick
4 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried majoram
Salt and pepper to taste.

Put the olive oil and garlic in a microwave safe bowl (covered) and heat for a minute or so. Stir in the herbs. Pour this mixture over the meat and let it marinate for 1 to 4 hours.

Grill the meat over medium/high heat for just a few minutes on each side. Be careful so you don't overdo it, it won't take long at all. Season with salt & pepper and enjoy!

Peruvian Anticuchos

12 ounces of your favorite cut of meat
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup red wine vinegar
4 medium jalapeños
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground red chile
1/2 teaspoon pepper

(Please feel free to make substitutions to this recipe. You don't have to follow it exactly to have good results.)

Place the jalapeños and garlic in a blender and liquefy it. Add everything but the meat and continue to blend it. Set aside.

Cut the meat into 1" (or so) cubes. Pour the spice mixture over it and let the meat marinade for a couple hours. Grill over high heat until done (this will only take a few minutes).