Thin Sliced Grilled Steaks
Thin Sliced Grilled Steaks
Once you’ve progressed beyond the liquid, pureed, and soft diet stages after bariatric surgery, you may be ready to start trying more solid proteins. And yes, that can eventually include steak!
Steak can be challenging to tolerate after bariatric surgery, so it’s important to follow your surgical team’s recommendations for advancing your diet.
If you’re just getting started with beef, you might also like my Tasty Tiny Steak Bites.
The key to enjoying steak after bariatric surgery is taking very small bites, chewing thoroughly, eating slowly, and stopping at the first sign of comfortable fullness.
Choosing tender cuts and adding moisture can also help make steak easier to eat.
Try These Steak Toppings
Adding a flavorful topping can bring extra moisture and variety to your meal. Here are two options:
Thin Sliced Grilled Steak Recipe
Thin Sliced Grilled Steaks
Ingredients
- 4 (4 oz) thinly sliced sirloin tip steak
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- *other seasonings as desired
Instructions
- Heat an outdoor grill or a grill pan on the stove top to high heat.
- Sear the steak, one or two at a time to allow close attention, for 3 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly and serve with vegetables or other toppings as desired. Example include sautéed mushrooms or cilantro steak topping. *Link for those recipes can be found in text above.
Nutrition
Need More Personalized Bariatric Nutrition Support?
Wondering when to introduce certain foods after surgery or struggling to tolerate protein? I’m Steph Wagner, MS, RDN, LD, CSOWM, a registered dietitian specializing in bariatric surgery and obesity medicine.
I offer one-on-one nutrition counseling through telehealth and in-person appointments in Mission, Kansas. Insurance and self-pay options are available.