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Grilled Steak with Chimichurri

Grilled Steak with Chimichurri

Perfectly grilled steak with vibrant Argentinian herb sauce

💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
✓ Diabetes Friendly

35m

Total

380

Calories

42g

Protein

4

Servings

Nutrition Information

4g

Carbs

1g

Fiber

3g

Net Carbs

21g

Fat

0

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Sirloin or ribeye steak (about 1 inch thick)
  • 1 cup Fresh parsley (packed, chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro (packed, chopped)
  • 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Remove steak from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature

  2. 2

    Make chimichurri: In a bowl, combine chopped parsley, cilantro, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper

  3. 3

    Stir well and let sit at room temperature while you cook the steak

  4. 4

    Preheat grill to high heat (450-500°F) or heat a cast iron skillet until smoking

  5. 5

    Pat steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides

  6. 6

    Place steak on hot grill or in hot pan

  7. 7

    For medium-rare: cook 4-5 minutes per side (130-135°F)

  8. 8

    For medium: cook 5-6 minutes per side (140-145°F)

  9. 9

    Don't move steak while cooking to get good grill marks

  10. 10

    Remove steak to a cutting board and tent with foil

  11. 11

    Let rest for 10 minutes - this is essential

  12. 12

    Slice against the grain into thin strips

  13. 13

    Serve topped generously with chimichurri sauce

💡 Tips

  • •Room temperature meat cooks more evenly
  • •Resting allows juices to redistribute - don't skip it
  • •Chimichurri can be made 2 days ahead
  • •Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness