Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of chimichurri steak, where perfectly seared beef meets a vibrant, herbaceous sauce. This dish combines tender ribeye or New York strip steaks with a zesty chimichurri made from fresh parsley, garlic, and olive oil. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress. With its bold flavors and customizable sauce, chimichurri steak is an ideal centerpiece for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye or New York strip steaks (1.5 inches thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let them reach room temperature (30-45 minutes).
- In a medium bowl, combine parsley, garlic, oregano, olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
- Pat the steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat for 3-5 minutes. Add olive oil.
- Sear steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown for medium-rare.
- Rest the steaks under foil for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Drizzle with chimichurri sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ribeye steak with chimichurri sauce
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg