Description
Flank steak with chimichurri sauce is a vibrant dish that combines juicy beef with a zesty, herbaceous sauce. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, this recipe promises an explosion of flavor that will impress your friends and family. With its rich taste and visual appeal, it’s bound to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs flank steak
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the flank steak by mixing olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Coat the steak generously and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the chimichurri sauce by combining parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Stir until well mixed.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the marinated flank steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side until it reaches medium-rare doneness (130°F/54°C).
- Remove the steak from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Drizzle chimichurri sauce over the sliced steak and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg