Chimichurri Steak Recipe

FOR THE STEAK

• 1.5 pound flank steak or use skirt steak - room temperature
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable oil, olive oil

FOR THE CHIMICHURRI

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano dried is good, too
• ½ shallot, minced optional
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste - or use 1 jalapeno or serrano, minced
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil or use canola oil or corn oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Black pepper to taste