This Easy Chimichurri Flank Steak will take grilling to the next level. Zesty and sharp, this Chimichurri marinade is the perfect way to dress up a great cut of beef. Save a little for the perfect finishing sauce!
This dish serves up everything you need for an impressive main course. Tender beef garnished with the bright green sauce is feast for the eyes and the tongue. Best of all it comes together quickly using easy to find, inexpensive ingredients.
No need to wander the aisles of the specialty stores to pull off this impressive dish!
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The bright chimichurri marinade transforms an inexpensive cut of beef into a bright and flavorful centerpiece.
It takes just a few minutes of preparation to make this zesty sauce that serves as both marinade and garlish.
This recipe is perfect for outdoor grilling. If you are having bad weather or prefer to cook indoors, a cast iron pan is perfect for getting a nice char on the outside of the flank steak.
The chimichurri marinade is very versatile and can be used for shrimp and chicken as well.
Ingredients
Flat Leaf Parsley- Fresh herb bundles add a note of bitterness along with a slightly citrusy flavor. It pairs perfectly with the red wine vinegar and spice from the onion and garlic.
Flank Steak- This is a very reasonable priced cut of beef known for being lean and great for grilling. It requires very little preparation and just a little know how to get delicious and flavorful dishes from this cut.
Instructions
Step 1
Start by washing the bundle of flat leaf parsley and removing the stems. Place the parsley, garlic, red onion, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into a food processor.
Step 2
- Blend the chimichurri ingredients together until you have a coarse mixture.
- Separate ¼ cup of chimichurri to be used for steak marinade. Save the remainder to use as a finishing sauce.
Step 3
- Place meat into a food storage bag. Add the chimichurri marinade. Close the bag and massage the marinade into the meat.
- Let the steak marinade for at least 30 minutes, but no more than 2 hours. (If you are going to use the steak within 30 minutes, leave it on the counter so that the steak will not be refrigerator cold when you start cooking.)
Step 4
- Heat your grill or cast iron pan to a medium-high heat. Place the marinated flank steak flat on the grill. (Now leave it alone!)
- Let cook for about seven minutes.
Step 5
- Then, turn over and cook the other side for another seven minutes. (The meat should come cleanly away from the grill and have started to brown.)
Step 6
- Cook to the desired temperature, between 130° and 145° at the center, remove it from the heat and cover with foil.
- Let meat rest for 10 minutes.
- Cut against the grain into one inch strips. Add some extra chimichurri sauce to the meat and serve.
FAQs
Flank Steak has a distinct and noticeable grain. This would be the lines or fibers you see that follow one direction. Rest the meat for at least 10 minutes to let the juices stabilize. Then, cut strips going directly against the grain at a 45° angle.
There are a few cuts that can be used in place of flank steak. Look for Flat Iron, Hanger, or Skirt Steak.
Chimichurri is a condiment that is very popular all over South America. There are many versions and variations of this sauce. It is great to use as a marinade or dipping sauce. Generally, it has parsley, vinegar, garlic, onions, olive oil, and pepper flakes.
Expert Tips
Take your steak out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to grilling. Getting some of the chill out of the meat will help it cook more evenly.
Do not fiddle with your steak once you place it on the grill. Let it cook undisturbed until you are ready to turn.
Use all of your senses to cook a perfect steak.
Make sure your grill or pan is hot before you put the meat on. You should hear a sizzle as it touches the hot pan.
Watch the piece of beef as it cooks. You will notice color moving up the sides as the heat moves to the center of the cut.
Use your sense of smell as well. As the marinated steak gets closer to done, the aroma will get stronger and you should be able to smell some of the charred spices distinctly.
Serve up this delicious steak dinner with a side of Roasted Glazed Carrots and Rice Pilaf!
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Easy Chimichurri Flank Steak
Equipment
- Outdoor Grill or Cast Iron Pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb Flank Steak skirt steak or tri tip strips are good substitutions
- 2-3 Cloves Garlic
- ¼ Red Onion
- 1 ½ Cups Flat Leaf Parsley stems removed
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- ½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flake
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Start by washing the bundle of flat leaf parsley and removing the stems. Place the parsley, garlic, red onion, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into a food processor.
- Blend the chimichurri ingredients together until you have a coarse mixture.
- Separate ¼ cup of chimichurri to be used for marinade. Save the remainder to use a finishing sauce.
- Place meat into a food storage bag. Add the chimichurri marinade. Close the bag and massage the marinade into the meat. Let the steak marinade for at least 30 minutes, but no more than 2 hours.
- Heat your grill or cast iron pan to a medium-high heat. Place the marinated flank steak flat on the grill.
- Let the meat cook for about seven minutes.
- Then, turn the steak over and cook the other side for another seven minutes.
- Once the steak has reached the desired temperature, between 130° and 145° at the center, remove it from the heat and cover with foil.
- Let meat rest for 10 minutes.
- Cut the rested Flank Steak against the grain into one inch strips. Add some extra chimichurri sauce to the meat and serve.
Notes
- Take your meat out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to grilling. Getting some of the chill out of the meat will help it cook more evenly.
- Do not fiddle with your steak once you place it on the grill. Let it cook undisturbed until you are ready to turn the meat.
- Use all of your senses to cook a perfect steak.
- There are a few cuts that can be used in place of Flank. Look for Flat Iron, Hanger, or Skirt Steak.
- Make sure your grill or pan is hot before you put meat on. You should hear a sizzle as you place a cut of beef onto the hot pan.
- Watch your steak as it cooks. You will notice color moving up the sides as the heat moves to the center of the cut.
- Use your sense of smell as well. As the marinated steak gets closer to done, the aroma will get stronger and you should be able to smell some of the charred spices distinctly.
- Flank Steak has a distinct and noticeable grain. This would be the lines and fibers you see that follow one direction. Rest for at least 10 minutes to let the juices stabilize. Then, cut strips of the flank steak going directly against the grain at a 45° angle.
Nutrition
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Oh yes, I love a good meat dish and this one is right up my alley. The parsley is so vibrant and green and compliments the steak so well. I look forward to giving this recipe a go. Thanks!
So much flavor in every bite!
I can't wait to try my grilling experience ot the next level with this recipe - it looks simply amazing! Can't wait to enjoy the spicy steak flavor!
These are some great tips for the perfectly grilled steak dinner!
mmmm... Chimichurri sauce is one of my favorites and its amazing on steak! Looks so delicious and I can't wait to try!
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