Super Delicious & Gluten-Free Meal Guide, Recipe Post #897: Barbecue Beef with Sweet Potato Fries

Living a gluten-free lifestyle is all about embracing a healthier way of living that involves consciously avoiding products that contain gluten. Gluten is found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye, so gluten-free foods limit those grains and focus instead on other sources of carbohydrates like potatoes, rice, lentils, and sweet potatoes. Eating gluten-free also means avoiding ingredients like malt, oats, and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye). The good news is that many gluten-free products, such as quinoa, buckwheat, and millet, are naturally gluten-free and nutrient-rich. Sticking to a gluten-free diet can have many health benefits, like better digestion due to improved gut health, fewer headaches, weight loss, improved concentration, and increased energy. But the trick to going gluten-free is to find healthy and delicious alternatives to your favorite wheat-based foods. With a little bit of research, you’ll be able to find the perfect foods to satisfy your cravings without compromising your health.

Try this as your next healthier meal option to serve up for you and your loved ones:

Ingredients

For the beef:
– 1 pound flank steak
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons gluten-free barbecue sauce
– 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the sweet potato fries:
– 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into thin wedges
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the flank steak and coat with the marinade. Place the steak onto the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip the steak over and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the steak has cooked to the desired doneness.
4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together the sweet potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Place the sweet potato wedges onto the baking sheet with the steak.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip the sweet potatoes over and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.
6. Serve the steak with sweet potato wedges. Enjoy!