Argentineans know steak, and when they decide that marinating and smothering their steak in a bright green garlicky sauce is a good idea, you know it must be true. Fresh herbs such as basil, parsley and oregano, which you can pluck straight from your garden, add a fresh touch while lots of garlic adds the bite. A soft tortilla makes a great vehicle for wrapping up the sliced steak in a neat package.
Grilled Steak Chimichurri
Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves cilantro can be substituted
- 12 basil leaves finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 large garlic cloves finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup red wine sherry or champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- juice of 1 lemon
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- pinch of cumin
- 1 11/2-2 pound flat-iron or hanger steak, butterflied open
Instructions
- Combine the marinade ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, and process until the greens are chopped and the ingredients are well combined. Place the steaks with the marinade in a large resealable bag, seal and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
- Light the grill, or preheat your broiler or stovetop grill pan. Let the steaks come to room temp and dry them off. When searing hot, quickly grill the steaks, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Let the meat rest, covered loosely with foil before slicing.
- Courtesy of The Kosher Carnivore, June Hersh, St. Martin’s Press, September, 2011
It’s especially good this time of year where you can pick fresh herbs from your garden. I made it this weekend and I agree, we used it on everything from chicken tenders to grilled salmon.
Chimichurri is actually good on almost everything. i love to serve it over seared halibut fillets