Garlic Steak & Mushroom Foil Packs (Candida-Safe + No Sugar, No Toxins)
If you thought foil dinners meant sacrificing your gut health, think again.
This is steak night — cleaned up, candida-safe, and without a whiff of aluminium leaching into your future bloodstream. Because you’re not here to get inflamed; you’re here to win.
Juicy steak, golden mushrooms, garlic that slaps — and no sneaky sugars or dodgy soy sauces. 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 clean, nutrient-packed steak that's as committed to your healing as you are.
When you're fighting candida and healing your gut, every bite counts. Grass-fed beef fuels recovery — grain-fed beef fuels inflammation. Choose wisely.
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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240g sliced organic button mushrooms (cooked through — trust the process)
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3 cloves organic garlic, minced with love
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2 tablespoons certified organic extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
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1 teaspoon organic dried basil
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1 teaspoon organic dried thyme
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Pink Himalayan salt, to season like a boss
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Chopped organic parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Marinate Like You Mean It:
In a large bowl, toss together steak, mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, basil, thyme, and a good sprinkle of pink salt.
Cover and let the magic happen in the fridge for 15–30 minutes.
2. Bring It Back to Life:
After marinating, let the bowl sit out on the counter for 15 minutes. Nobody likes cold steak on a hot grill — it’s a vibe killer.
3. Wrap It Smart (Because You’re Smarter Than Aluminium):
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Cut 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil.
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Line each sheet with a piece of unbleached baking paper.
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Place the steak and mushroom mix onto the baking paper — this creates a protective shield, keeping your food safe from aluminium leaching when the heat kicks in.
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Wrap the baking paper loosely around the food first, then fold the foil around it to seal everything in like a little gut-friendly gift.
This way, you still get juicy, high-heat goodness without sacrificing your health for convenience.
Grill Method (for the grill gods):
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Preheat your grill to HIGH.
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Toss your sealed parcels on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes per side.
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Open carefully (they’ll be steamy and fabulous), scatter parsley like you're on MasterChef, and serve.
Oven Method (for the homebodies):
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Preheat oven to 220°C.
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Pop your foil-wrapped packs onto a baking tray.
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Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until steak hits an internal temp of 60°C (medium-rare deliciousness).
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Optional flex: open the foil during the last 2 minutes and broil for an epic char.
Serving Suggestions:
If you're wondering what to throw next to your garlic steak and mushroom goodness (since rice is officially cancelled), we’ve got you.
Serve these foil-pack legends over a fluffy bed of cauliflower rice, fresh zucchini noodles, or a handful of silky sautéed spinach.
Want something with bite? Roasted Brussels or a buttery cauliflower mash will have you feeling dangerously full without the carb crash.
Gut-friendly. Candida-safe. And zero chance of a bloat emergency.
Why It's Candida-Safe:
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No coconut aminos, no soy, no sugar, no sneaky gut-wreckers.
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Pure clean fats, anti-inflammatory herbs, and real salt for mineral love.
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Baking paper barrier = no aluminium leaching into your clean eats.
Why Grass-Fed Beef Matters (Especially When You're Healing)
Grass-Fed Beef | Grain-Fed Beef |
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Rich in anti-inflammatory Omega-3s | High in inflammatory Omega-6s |
Higher in Vitamins A, E, and antioxidants | Lower nutrient density |
Naturally contains more CLA (fat-burning, immune-supporting fatty acid) | Minimal CLA content |
Raised without antibiotics and synthetic hormones | Often treated with antibiotics and hormone implants |
Cleaner fat (less pesticide and toxin buildup) | Higher toxin accumulation in fat tissues |
Supports gut, liver, and immune health | Can fuel systemic inflammation |
Better for the environment (regenerative farming practices) | Heavy environmental impact (grain farming, feedlots) |
Nutritional Summary (Candida-Friendly Version):
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Calories: ~420
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Protein: ~34g
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Fat: ~30g
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Net Carbs: ~3g
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Fiber: ~2g
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Sugar: ~1g
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Sodium: ~450mg
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Potassium: ~650mg
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High in clean protein, gut-healing fats, and minerals.