Chimichurri Steak features tender grilled beef topped with a bright herb and garlic sauce for a bold and fresh main dish.
1 1/2 pounds flank or skirt steak
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Additional salt and pepper to taste
Combine parsley oregano garlic red pepper flakes vinegar and olive oil in a bowl and season to taste.
Let chimichurri rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Pat steak dry coat lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill or sear over medium high heat 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare.
Rest steak 10 minutes then slice thinly against the grain.
Spoon chimichurri over sliced steak and serve.
Slice against the grain for tenderness. Allow steak to rest before cutting. Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat level.