Chimichurri is originally an Argentinian and Urugay recipe typically containing parsley, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and flakes of chilli pepper.
You can serve your chimichurri steak with a homemade potato salad, chips or potato wedges.
Steak with chimichurri
Ingredients
Chimichurri
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1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
4 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
2 small red chilies or 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon finely chopped chili)
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 – 1 level teaspoon coarse salt (adjust to your tastes)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (adjust to your tastes)
Steaks
4 steaks of choice (Rib eye, T-Bone or Strip)
Salt to season
Olive oil for brushing
Method
For Chimichurri
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to release all of the flavours into the oil before using. (Chimichurri can be prepared and refrigerated for 24 hours before serving.) Makes 1 cup.
Season steaks with salt and brush with olive oil. Grill (or pan fry in a hot cast iron skillet or pan), over medium-high heat.
Cook for 2-3 minutes each side for medium-rare; 3-4 minutes each side for medium; or 4-5 minutes each side for well done, depending on thickness. * Transfer steaks to a tray and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve chimichurri on the side in a dip bowl with steaks (about 2-3 tablespoons of chimichurri per person). Allow your guests to either dip their steaks in chimichurri or pour it over steaks.
Notes
Steak doneness:
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To test if the steak is cooked to your liking, press the centre with the back of a pair of tongs. The steak will feel soft when rare; slightly firmer and springy when medium, and very firm when well done.
Serve your steak with a potato salad, chips or potato wedges.
Author:Cafe Delites
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:10 min
Total Time:20 min
Category:Lunch, Dinner
Method:Grilling
Cuisine:South African, Argentinian
Ingredients
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Chimichurri
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
4 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
2 small red chilies or 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon finely chopped chili)
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 – 1 level teaspoon coarse salt (adjust to your tastes)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (adjust to your tastes)
Steaks
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4 steaks of choice (Rib eye, T-Bone or Strip)
Salt to season
Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
For Chimichurri
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to release all of the flavours into the oil before using. (Chimichurri can be prepared and refrigerated for 24 hours before serving.) Makes 1 cup.
Season steaks with salt and brush with olive oil. Grill (or pan fry in a hot cast iron skillet or pan), over medium-high heat.
Cook for 2-3 minutes each side for medium-rare; 3-4 minutes each side for medium; or 4-5 minutes each side for well done, depending on thickness. * Transfer steaks to a tray and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve chimichurri on the side in a dip bowl with steaks (about 2-3 tablespoons of chimichurri per person). Allow your guests to either dip their steaks in chimichurri or pour it over steaks.
Notes
Steak doneness:
To test if the steak is cooked to your liking, press the centre with the back of a pair of tongs. The steak will feel soft when rare; slightly firmer and springy when medium, and very firm when well done.