If you thought foil dinners meant sacrificing your gut health, think again. This is steak night, stripped back, candida-safe, and without a whiff of aluminium leaching into your bloodstream. Because you're not here to get inflamed; you're here to win.
Juicy steak, garlic that slaps, and zero gut saboteurs. No soy sauce. No coconut aminos. No mushroom mycotoxins disguised as health food. Just clean flavour and a metabolism-friendly mic drop.
And because we’re here to rebuild your gut, not wreck it, we’re rolling with grass-fed beef only. No grain-fed stress cows allowed - just nutrient-packed steak that’s as committed to your healing as you are.
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Marinating Time: 20 min
Serves: 4 living legends
Ingredients:
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1 kilo organic top sirloin steak, cut into 2-inch cubes
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2 medium, organic zucchinis, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1cm half-moons
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3 cloves organic garlic, minced (not to be added raw)
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2 tablespoons certified organic extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for sautéing)
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1 teaspoon organic dried basil
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1 teaspoon organic dried thyme
- Celtic sea salt — rich in minerals and gut-friendly → shop here
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Marinate Like You Mean It
In a large bowl, toss steak with garlic, olive oil, basil, thyme, and a generous sprinkle of salt. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
2. Bring It Back to Life
Let the marinated steak sit out at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking.
3. Wrap It Smart
Cut four large sheets of foil and line each with unbleached baking paper.
Divide the steak mixture evenly between the sheets.
Wrap the baking paper loosely around the contents, then seal the foil tightly to create your foil packs.
Grill Method
Preheat grill to high.
Place foil packs directly on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes per side.
Open carefully, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Oven Method
Preheat oven to 220°C.
Place foil packs on a baking tray and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until steak reaches an internal temperature of 60°C for medium-rare.
Optional: open foil during the final 2 minutes and broil for a touch of char.
Zucchini Prep (Do This Separately)
Cooking zucchini for the same duration as steak in a foil pack turns it into mush. Instead:
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Sauté the zucchini separately in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a dash of garlic
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Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until just tender, not soggy
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Serve as the bed for your steak packs, letting it soak up the juices without collapsing into baby food
Optional: salt your zucchini slices beforehand and pat them dry to remove excess water for even better texture.
Serving Suggestions
Serve over:
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Sautéed zucchini
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Cauliflower mash
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Lightly wilted spinach or silverbeet
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Or enjoy straight from the foil pack, minus the water-logged veg
Why It’s Candida-Safe
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No mushrooms, no mould exposure
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No soy, coconut aminos, sugars, or starchy veg
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Supports detox with real salt, fresh herbs, and clean fats
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Baking paper barrier protects from aluminium contamination
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Zucchini is low-FODMAP and sautéed separately to avoid fermentation and sogginess
Why Grass-Fed Beef Matters
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Higher in omega-3s, CLA, and micronutrients
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Free from stress hormones and inflammatory fats
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Better for your gut, your liver, and your immune system
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If you're serious about recovery, this is your steak
Disclaimer: This recipe is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare practitioner for personalised advice.
When candida dies, it doesn’t go quietly. It can release toxins like acetaldehyde, ethanol, ammonia, and gliotoxin, putting stress on your liver, brain, and immune system. Headaches, fatigue, brain fog, and mood swings are common signs of die-off (a.k.a. Herxheimer reaction). It's not a bad thing, just your body clearing house. Rest, hydrate, and speak to a practitioner if symptoms persist.
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