Chimichurri Steak: Juicy Marinated Perfection for Home Chefs
Discover the delicious taste of Chimichurri Steak with this simple marination recipe that’s perfect for home chefs!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Place the flank steak in a resealable bag and pour the chimichurri marinade over it.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the steak from the marinade, letting any excess drip off.
- Grill the steak for about 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer if desired.
- Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with remaining chimichurri sauce on top.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes.
- Chimichurri can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak portion
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chimichurri Steak, Marinated Steak, Grilled Steak