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Flank Steak With Chimichurri Sauce
If you don't think dinner is complete without a good sauce, this post is for you! This recipe shows you how to cook up a praise worthy, flavorful, and herby Flank Steak With Chimichurri Sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 600 kcal
Ingredients
For The Flank Steak:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lbs flank steak can also use skirt steak
- 1 tsp kosher salt to coat steak
- 1 tsp ground black pepper to coat steak
For The Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1/3 bunch fresh Italian parsley
- 1/3 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1/2 red onion quartered
- 1/2 jalapeno seeds removed
- 2 limes approx. 2-3 tbsp., juiced
- 1 clove garlic smashed
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander seeds can substitute ground coriander
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.
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Generously season the steak with salt and pepper. Once pan and oil are hot, add the steak and cook on high for 3-4 minutes, until well-browned. Then, flip over and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until well-browned.
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Remove from heat, set on a cutting board and cover with tin foil for 5 minutes.
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While the meat is cooking/resting, prepare the Chimichurri Sauce. Combine the parsley, cilantro, red onion, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, salt, cumin, and coriander seeds in a blender.
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Pulse until the mixture is chopped.
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Add the olive oil and puree until consistency is smooth, about 1 minute.
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To serve, slice the steak into thin slices across the grain and drizzle with a generous helping of the sauce. You can also use the sauce for dipping.
Recipe Video
Nutrition Facts
Flank Steak With Chimichurri Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 600
Calories from Fat 275
% Daily Value*
Fat 30.5g47%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 154.2mg51%
Sodium 1292.2mg54%
Carbohydrates 3.9g1%
Fiber 1.1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 48.8g98%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.