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    Easy Chimichurri Marinated Flank Steak

    Published: Jan 28, 2021 · Modified: Jun 8, 2023 by Diana Reis · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This steak recipe starts with a delicious homemade chimichurri sauce full of fresh herbs and spices. With a little know-how and lots of flavor you can turn a cheap cut of flank into an incredible chimichurri flank steak.

    Cooked steak with sauce and garnish
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    Make this recipe, because…
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    How to Cut Flank Steak
    FAQs
    Diana's Tips For Success
    Related Recipes
    📖 Recipe
    Easy Chimichurri Flank Steak

    Make this recipe, because…

    The bright chimichurri marinade transforms an inexpensive cut of beef into a bright and flavorful centerpiece. The ingredients are easy to find in a regular grocery store and only take a few minutes to combine. 

    This recipe is perfect for an outdoor grill. It can be cooked on a charcoal or gas grill. 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.

    ​I include detailed instructions for cooking and cutting the meat to ensure tender steak every time. 

    The chimichurri marinade is very versatile and can be used for shrimp, chicken, and vegetables as well. 

    Ingredients

    Chimichurri flank steak 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 fresh parsley and removing the stems. Place the parsley,  fresh garlic cloves, red onion, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into the bowl of a food processor. 
    Raw chimichurri ingredients ready to make sauce

    Step 2

    • Blend the chimichurri ingredients together until you have a coarse mixture. 
    • Separate ¼ cup of chimichurri to be used for steak marinade. Place the remainder in a small bowl to use as a finishing sauce. 
    chimichurri sauce in food processor

    Step 3

    • Place steak into a food storage bag. Add the chimichurri marinade. Then, 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.
    flank steak and chimichurri marinade in a food storage bag

    If you are going to use the steak within 30 minutes, leave it on the counter so that the steak will be room temperature 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 preheated grill. Now leave it alone! 
    • Let the meat cook for about 5-7 minutes on the first side. 
    marinated meat on hot pan

    Step 5

    • Then, turn the steak over and cook the other side for another 5-7 minutes.
    seared steak on grill pan

    The meat should come cleanly away from the grill and have started to brown.

    Step 6

    • Use a meat thermometer to check for the desired internal temperature. Then, remove it from the heat and cover with foil.
    • Let the steak 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. 
    rested meat on cutting board

    If you like your steak more rare, take it off the grill a few degrees lower than the desired doneness because the temperature will rise 5+ degrees while it rests. 

    Degree of Doneness
    DonenessTemperature Rested Temp.
    Rare120°F125°
    Medium-Rare130°F135°
    Medium140°F145°F
    Medium-Well145°F155°F
    Well155°F165°F
    Notice that as the center of the meat gets warmer, the internal temperature climbs faster and will continue to cook for longer off the heat.

    How to Cut Flank Steak

    Flank Steak has a distinct and noticeable grain that runs along the steak in distinct parallel lines. This would be the lines you see on the meat that follow one direction. To get the best result, you must cut against the grain (the opposite direction) of the meat. This will shorten the muscle fibers and make the steak tender and easy to chew.  If you cut following the grain, the result will be chewy tough flank steak. 

    how to cut flank steak graphic

    Before you slice, rest the meat on a cutting board for at least 10 minutes to let the juices stabilize. Then, use a sharp knife to cut thin strips of the flank steak going directly against the grain.

    FAQs

    What cuts can I substitute for flank steak?

    There are a few cuts that can be used in place of flank steak. Look for Flat Iron, Hanger, or Skirt Steak.

    What is Chimichurri?

    Chimichurri is a condiment that is very popular all over South America. There are many versions and variations of this uncooked sauce. It is great to use as a marinade or dipping sauce. Generally, it has parsley, vinegar, garlic, onions, olive oil, and pepper flakes. 

    Diana's Tips For Success

    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 the meat.

    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 you place your meat onto the hot pan.

    The cook time will vary depending on the thickness of the steak. Watch the meat as it cooks. You will notice color moving up the sides of the steak 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. 

    close up of sliced steak with sauce

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    📖 Recipe

    flank steak sliced with sauce and garnish

    Easy Chimichurri Flank Steak

    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!
    5 from 6 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dinner, Main Dish
    Cuisine: South American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Marinade Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 4 People
    Calories: 420kcal
    Author: Diana Reis

    Equipment

    • Outdoor Grill or Cast Iron Pan

    Ingredients

    • 2 Pounds 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 Tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 2 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
    • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
    • ½ Teaspoons Red Pepper Flake
    • 1 Teaspoon Salt
    • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper

    Instructions

    • Start by washing the bundle of fresh parsley and removing the stems. Place the parsley, fresh garlic cloves, red onion, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into the bowl of a food processor.
    • Blend the chimichurri ingredients together until you have a coarse mixture.
    • Separate ¼ cup of chimichurri to be used for steak marinade. Place the remainder in a small bowl to use as a finishing sauce.
    • Place steak into a food storage bag. Add the chimichurri marinade. Then, 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 be room temperature when you start cooking.)
    • Heat your grill or cast iron pan to a medium-high heat. Place the marinated flank steak flat on the preheated grill. (Now leave it alone!)
    • Let the meat cook for about 5-7 minutes on the first side.
    • Then, turn the steak over and cook the other side for another 5-7 minutes. (The meat should come cleanly away from the grill and have started to brown.)
    • Use a meat thermometer to check for the desired internal temperature. Then, remove it from the heat and cover with foil.
    • Let the steak rest for 10 minutes. If you like your steak more rare, take it off the grill a few degrees lower than the desired doneness because the temperature will rise 5+ degrees while it rests.
    • Cut the rested Flank Steak against the grain into one inch strips. Add some extra chimichurri sauce to the meat and serve.

    Notes

    How to Cut Flank Steak
    Flank Steak has a distinct and noticeable grain that runs along the steak in distinct parallel lines. This would be the lines you see on the meat that follow one direction. To get the best result, you must cut against the grain (the opposite direction) of the meat. This will shorten the muscle fibers and make the steak tender and easy to chew.  If you cut following the grain, the result will be chewy tough flank steak. 
    Before you slice, rest the meat on a cutting board for at least 10 minutes to let the juices stabilize. Then, use a sharp knife to cut thin strips of the flank steak going directly against the grain.
    What cuts can I substitute for flank steak?
    There are a few cuts that can be used in place of steak. Look for Flat Iron, Hanger, or Skirt Steak. 
    What is Chimichurri?
    Chimichurri is a condiment that is very popular all over South America. There are many versions and variations of this uncooked 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 the meat.
    • 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 you place your meat onto the hot pan.
    • The cook time will vary depending on the thickness of the steak. Watch the meat as it cooks. You will notice color moving up the sides of the steak 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. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1971IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 5mg
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    1. Adrianne says

      May 09, 2019 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    2. Suzy says

      May 09, 2019 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      So much flavor in every bite!

      Reply
    3. Elaine says

      May 09, 2019 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    4. Sara Welch says

      May 09, 2019 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      These are some great tips for the perfectly grilled steak dinner!

      Reply
    5. Lisa says

      May 09, 2019 at 11:40 pm

      5 stars
      mmmm... Chimichurri sauce is one of my favorites and its amazing on steak! Looks so delicious and I can't wait to try!

      Reply
    6. Silva Cocca says

      July 17, 2019 at 3:44 am

      Saved as a favorite, I really like your website!

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