Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Chimichurri Steak, a mouthwatering dish that combines perfectly seared ribeye or New York strip steaks with a vibrant chimichurri sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for family dinners, barbecues, or any special occasion where you want to impress your guests. With its fresh herbs and garlic-infused chimichurri, each bite elevates the steak experience to new heights. The best part? You can prepare this gourmet meal in just 15 minutes, making it effortless to enjoy restaurant-quality dining at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye or New York strip steaks (1.5 inches thick)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for cooking)
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano (chopped) or 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring steaks to room temperature by removing them from the fridge 30-45 minutes prior to cooking.
- Combine parsley, garlic, oregano, olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl for chimichurri. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Pat the steaks dry and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat for 3-5 minutes until very hot. Add olive oil.
- Sear the steaks without moving them for 3-4 minutes on one side until browned. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare.
- Allow steaks to rest under foil for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving with chimichurri sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Seizing
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg