Chimichurri Flank Steak

Flank steak topped with chimichurri sauce.

Chimichurri sauce is bright zesty, lively herb packed sauce from Argentina that will blow you away. Also used as a marinade, the fresh vibrant flavors bring a zest of flavor to any type of meat.

Course Main Course Beef

Cuisine Argentina

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 412kcal

Author Lea Ann Brown

Ingredients

For The Chimichurri Sauce
1/2 cup red onion minced
1/3 cup parsley flat leaf minced, leaves only. Stems have a bitter flavor.
1 tablespoon oregano fresh coarsely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1/3 cup olive oil extra virgin
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoons coarse salt
1/3 teaspoon black pepper
For the Grilled Flank Steak
1 1/2 pounds Flank Steak
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions

For the Chimichurri Sauce
Mix everything in a bowl and let stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
For the Flank Steak
Preheat grill to 500 degrees. Turn heat down to 400. Salt and pepper the flank steak. Grill flank steak for 5 - 6 minutes per side. Remove from grill and tent with foil for 10 minutes.
Slice flank steak against the grain. Place on a serving platter and drizzle a generous helping of chimichurri sauce down the middle.

Notes

Pro Tip: Once the steak is off the grill, remove to a platter and cover loosely with a sheet of foil. This is called "tenting" This will allow the steak to rest. During this time the steak will absorb the juices for a more tender and flavorful result. The foil will also help keep those steaks warm.

ALWAYS slice flank steak against the grain. Slicing flank steak this way cuts through the tough fibers, shortening them, so you get a piece of meat thats more tender and easier to chew.

Olive Oil Tip:

Since this chimichurri sauce is used as a vinaigrette style topping, use a good quality extra virgin olive oil for the flavor. It's less processed offering a more pleasant taste. A bit fruity and a bit bitter. Like bitting into a good olive.

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