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Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
This Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce is magical! Herby, garlicky, and tangy chimichurri sauce is so delicious slathered over anything, especially tender grilled steak.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting
40 mins
Total Time
53 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 961 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Argentinian
Ingredients
Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1 cup parsley stems removed
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup fresh cilantro stems removed
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Grilled Skirt Steak:
- 1 beef skirt steak about 1 ½ pounds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Maggi seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Chimichurri Sauce:
- Puree all ingredients in a blender. Transfer to bowl. Cover and let stand at room temperature.
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Grilled Skirt Steak:
- Drizzle skrit steam with olive oil and Maggi seasoning.
- Season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Let skirt steak come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to high.
- Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until meat is nicely charred and medium-rare.
- Transfer steak to a carving board; let rest for 5-10 minutes. Thinly slice.
- Serve drizzled with the chimichurri sauce.
Notes
- Drizzle the chimichurri sauce over steak and serve additional
- The chimichurri sauce can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.
- The chimichurri sauce can also be made up to two days ahead of time, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stir before serving.
- Let the steak come to room temperature for 30 minutes before adding seasoning and grilling.
- Transfer grilled steak to a plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Cut thin slices against the grain, is best.
- Drizzle the chimichurri sauce over steak and serve additional chimichurri sauce on the side.
- Grilled skirt steak can be refrigerated for up to 4 days in an airtight container. To re-warm the steak either heat in a pan on the stove top or in the microwave until warm.
Nutrition Information
Calories
961kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
88g
(135%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
1737mg
(72%)
Potassium
742mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3289IU
(66%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 961
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 961kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 88g | 135% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1737mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 742mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3289IU | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.