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HCG Diet Recipe 22: Garlic Steak Bites with Chimichurri (Fresh & Fast)


Grilled steak cubes on a white plate with a dish of green sauce, set on a light cloth. Great for hcg diet weight loss.
I grow Italian parsley in my garden. It mixes well with MCT Oil to create a really nice chimichurri. Beef isn't ideal, but made with fresh ingredients, you can make a lean cut like sirloin quite good.


By Adrienne (with a little Southeast Asia influence from Dr. Zach)



Day 22. You’re finishing strong now.


This is where we bring back something hearty—but we elevate it. Not heavy sauces. Not processed marinades. Just clean protein with bold, fresh flavor.

Because at this point, you don’t need complexity…you need execution with confidence.


Why This Meal Works Right Now

  • High protein → keeps you full and supports muscle

  • Fresh herbs + healthy fats → perfect bridge into maintenance (P3)

  • Quick to cook → no excuses, no shortcuts

This is the kind of meal you can make anytime—even after this program—and stay on track.


The Recipe: Garlic Steak Bites

Ingredients

  • 6–8 oz sirloin or filet (cut into bite-sized cubes)

  • 1 tbsp MCT oil

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

  • Salt & black pepper


Instructions

  1. Heat pan until hotYou want a good sear

  2. Add steak bites in a single layerDon’t overcrowd

  3. Sear quickly

    • 2–3 minutes total

    • Toss occasionally

  4. Add garlic at the endPrevents burning

  5. Remove from heat


The Fresh Element: Chimichurri (Make This Right Before Serving)

Ingredients

  • Fresh parsley (finely chopped)

  • Fresh cilantro (optional)

  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil (this is your P3 bridge)

  • 1 clove garlic (minced)

  • Splash of red wine vinegar

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Mix everything together just before serving

  • Spoon generously over steak bites

Bright. Fresh. Alive.


Why Chimichurri Matters

This is your first real introduction to intentional fat addition as you move toward maintenance:

  • Olive oil = healthy fat (omega-9)

  • Fresh herbs = flavor without calories

  • Acid (vinegar) = balance and digestion support

This is how you begin transitioning from strict fat loss…to sustainable eating.


Family-Friendly Version

Easy win here:

  • Serve steak bites as-is (kids love them)

  • Add:

    • Roasted potatoes

    • Rice

    • Bread

Optional: keep chimichurri mild or on the side


Pro Tip (This Is a Big One)

Make extra steak bites.

Tomorrow, you can:

  • Toss them into eggs

  • Add to a salad

  • Or wrap in lettuce for a quick lunch

That’s how this becomes a lifestyle—not a plan.


Final Thought

You don’t need sauces loaded with sugar.You don’t need complicated recipes.

You just need:

  • Good ingredients

  • Simple techniques

  • Consistency

That’s what got you here.

And that’s what will keep you here.


As you start introducing healthy fats like olive oil into meals like this, you’re officially stepping into Phase 3 (Maintenance). If you haven’t already, take a few minutes to read the transition guide so you don’t undo the progress you’ve made:


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