Meat
Steak with chimichurri
An Argentine asado favourite: thick grilled steak with a sharp, garlicky sauce of parsley, oregano, chilli and vinegar.
- 30 min15 prep · 15 cook
- EasyDifficulty
- 650 kcalper serving
Ingredients
4 servings
- Sirloin or rump steaks (about 250 g each)4
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped1 cup
- Dried oregano1 tbsp
- garlic4 cloves
- Chilli flakes1 tsp
- Red wine vinegar3 tbsp
- Olive oil120 ml
- Coarse sea salt1 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
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Steps
- 1
For the chimichurri, mix the parsley, oregano, finely chopped garlic, chilli, vinegar and oil with a pinch of salt.
- 2
Leave it to rest so the flavours blend.
- 3
Take the steaks out of the fridge ahead of time and season with coarse salt just before cooking.
- 4
Grill over hot embers or a very hot griddle, turning once, to your liking.
- 5
Rest the steaks before slicing.
- 6
Serve with plenty of chimichurri spooned over.
Tips and questions
- How do I know when the steak is done?
- With a thermometer: 52 °C rare, 57 °C medium-rare, 63 °C medium. Rest it 5 minutes before slicing.
- How long does chimichurri keep?
- About a week in a sealed jar in the fridge, covered with oil. It’s best made at least an hour ahead so the flavours blend.
- Can I cook it without a grill?
- Yes, a very hot cast-iron pan or griddle gives an excellent crust. Pat the steaks dry first so they sear.
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