Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
402 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
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A deliciously tender flank steak with chimichurri sauce is a quick and easy melt-in-your-mouth steak loaded with vibrant flavors ready in under 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- ¾ cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice approx. ½ a lemon
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the steak in a large shallow dish and pat it dry with a paper towel.
- Add the parsley, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to a food processor and pulse for about 10-15 seconds on low speed.
- Then add the ½ cup of olive oil and pulse again until thoroughly combined.
- Pour 2-3 tablespoons of chimichurri over the raw steak and spread evenly around he top of the steak and allow to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and pat it dry with a paper towel.
- Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully add the steak and sear on the first side for 2 minutes.
- Flip the steak and sear on the other side for an additional 2 minutes for medium rare . (longer if steak is thicker than 1 inch)
- Remove the steak and place on a plate and cover with aluminum foil.
- Allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve hot topped with chimichurri sauce.
Notes
- Steaks thicker than one inch will take about 3 minutes per side to reach medium-rare.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for the perfect doneness.
- Substitute ¼ cup of cilantro instead of parsley if preferred.
- Add more rep pepper flakes if more spicy flavor sauce is desired
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
69mg
(3%)
Potassium
467mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1002IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1002IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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