Description
This Grilled Steak with Chimichurri Sauce recipe features juicy, perfectly grilled steak paired with a vibrant and flavorful chimichurri sauce. Ideal for summer barbecues or a cozy dinner, this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak:
- 2 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak (or your preferred cut)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chimichurri Sauce:
- In a bowl, combine the finely chopped parsley, cilantro, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir in the red wine vinegar and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- Set aside to let the flavors meld while preparing the steak.
- Prepare the Steak:
- Preheat the grill to high heat.
- Rub the steak with olive oil and generously season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve:
- Slice the steak against the grain into strips.
- Drizzle the chimichurri sauce generously over the sliced steak.
- Serve with additional chimichurri on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Letting the chimichurri sauce sit for a while enhances the flavors.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg