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Chimichurri Steak Recipe

Chimichurri Steak Recipe

Juicy, perfectly cooked steak served with a fresh, garlicky chimichurri sauce made from herbs, olive oil, and vinegar. This easy and flavorful dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Argentinian, Latin American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak
  • 1.5 –2lb Flank stea Room temperature
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 –2 tbsp Olive oil For cooking
Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh parsley Finely chopped
  • -4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • -3 tbsp Red wine vinegar Adds tang
  • 0.5 cup Olive oil Adjust consistency
  • 1 tsp Oregano Dried or fresh
  • 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes Optiona
  • - - Salt To taste
  • - - Black pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Grill or Cast Iron Skillet for cooking steak
  • 1 Tongs for flipping steak
  • 1 Sharp Knife for slicing
  • 1 Cutting Board for resting and cutting
  • 1 Mixing Bowl for chimichurri sauce
  • 1 Meat Thermometer for checking doneness

Method
 

Step 1
  1. Finely chop parsley and garlic, then mix with red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to make the chimichurri sauce.
    Chimichurri Steak Recipe
Step 2
  1. Let the chimichurri sauce rest for 10–15 minutes to develop flavor.
    Chimichurri Steak Recipe
Step 3
  1. Pat the steak dry, rub with olive oil, and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
    Chimichurri Steak Recipe
Step 4
  1. Preheat a grill or skillet on high heat, then place the steak and cook for 4–6 minutes per side until desired doneness.
    Chimichurri Steak Recipe
Step 5
  1. Remove the steak from heat and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes.
    Chimichurri Steak Recipe
Step 6
  1. Slice the steak against the grain and serve with chimichurri sauce on top.
    Chimichurri Steak Recipe

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Notes

  • Always slice against the grain for tenderness
  • Do not overcook flank steak
  • Chimichurri tastes better after resting
  • Use fresh herbs for best flavor