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Chimichurri Steak is a quick and easy recipe cooked in 15 minutes with no marinating needed! Perfectly seared steak is served with a garlicky, tangy and flavorful chimichurri sauce.

This chimichurri recipe is one of my favorite weeknight meals. The earthy sauce with fresh herbs greatly enhances the taste of the tender and juicy steak!

CHIMICHURRI STEAK

An easy and healthy dinner is just minutes away! This Argentinian-inspired meal is bursting with flavor. I pan-fried my steak, with baked or grilled steak working well too. Pair this chimichurri recipe with Fruit Salsa, Boiled Broccoli and Balsamic Brussel Sprouts!

CHIMICHURRI SAUCE RECIPE

What is Chimichurri? Chimichurri sauce originated in Argentina and is traditionally made from finely chopped parsley, olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, red pepper flakes and vinegar. As it’s gaining more popularity, there are many variations of this recipe, for example, tomato and bell pepper are sometimes added. I often leave red pepper flakes out for a non-spicy sauce.

Authentic chimichurri sauce is simply a mixture of chopped flat-leaf parsley and other ingredients. There’s no pureeing required, as a chunky texture is one of the key features of Argentinian chimichurri. I still do a partial purée as a time-saver on occasion.

Chimichurri can be used as a marinade before cooking, but the best way to enjoy it is to drizzle over cooked meat to make delicious dishes such as flank steak with chimichurri, chimichurri chicken or fish. You can use it immediately or store in a jar in the fridge for up to 3 days.

HOW TO MAKE CHIMICHURRI STEAK

There is no marinating required for this recipe. To make the best chimichurri steak (churrascos), first rub your steak with olive oil or butter and season generously with salt and pepper. Then heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Sear the steak for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Let it rest for about 5 minutes before cutting. Pour the chimichurri sauce over the steak and serve.

I like medium-rare steak, and here is a detailed post on Pan-Seared Steak with complete instructions on how long to cook the steak for different levels of doneness.

WHAT STEAK DO YOU USE FOR CHIMICHURRI STEAK?

Look for high quality, tender cuts such as rib-eye steak, T-bone steak, sirloin steak, skirt steak and strip steak.

For steaks with chimichurri sauce recipe, pan sear the steak to medium-rare to a temperature of 130°F (54°C) for the best texture. An instant meat thermometer allows you to quickly check doneness without cutting into the steak.

Let the steak rest for about 5 minutes and cut crosswise against the grain for maximum juiciness.

MORE SAUCE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE:

• Steak Sauce
• Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Teriyaki Sauce

posted April 12, 2019