Chimichurri Steak (Printable)
Juicy grilled steak finished with vibrant parsley-garlic chimichurri; quick, herb-forward main for four.
# What You'll Need:
→ Steak
01 - 4 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks (8 ounces each)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Chimichurri Sauce
05 - 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
13 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How To Make:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly and let stand at room temperature so flavors blend.
02 - Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan over high heat. Grill steaks 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is achieved. Remove from grill, tent loosely with foil, and allow meat to rest for 5 minutes.
04 - Carve steaks against the grain using a sharp chef’s knife. Transfer to a platter, spoon chimichurri sauce generously over the top, and serve with additional sauce on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- When you swirl that zingy chimichurri onto juicy grilled meat, every bite feels like a shortcut to summer nights.
- I could never say no to a sauce this fresh and vibrant, especially with steak still hot from the grill.
02 -
- I once rushed and sliced the steak right off the grill—big mistake, all the juices ran everywhere.
- Giving the chimichurri at least ten minutes to rest brings out an unexpected depth and mellows the raw garlic bite.
03 -
- Keep your knife razor-sharp for clean slices against the grain—otherwise, even the perfect steak can seem tough.
- A little leftover chimichurri stirred into mayo makes an unbeatable sandwich spread nobody expects.