
Chimichurri Steak
A boldly flavored, crowd-pleasing steak topped with a vibrant, herb-packed chimichurri sauce — the kind of dish that's been going viral for good reason. A beautifully seared skirt or flank steak is paired with a garlicky parsley-based chimichurri loaded with red wine vinegar, olive oil, and a kick of red pepper flakes. Simple enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for a dinner party.
4 servings · Prep 20 min · Cook 12 min · Total 32 min
Latin American · Dinner · Main Course
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lb skirt steak or flank steak, trimmed
flank steak
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
0.5 tsp garlic powder
Chimichurri
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped, packed
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp fresh oregano finely chopped, or 1 tsp dried
1 tsp dried
0.5 tsp kosher salt
Equipment
Stovetop
Grill
Mixing Bowl
Skillet
Cast Iron Skillet
Paper Towel
Wooden Spoon
Platter
Whisk
Knife
Pan
Tongs
Cutting Board
Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
Cast Iron Skillet (10 Inch)
Meat Thermometer- Chef's Knife
Instructions
- In a medium #[Mixing Bowl], combine the finely chopped @[Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley], minced @[Garlic], fresh @[Oregano], @[Red Wine Vinegar], @[Red Pepper Flakes], and @[Kosher Salt]. Stir together, then slowly whisk in the @[Olive Oil] until fully combined. Taste and adjust @[Kosher Salt] or @[Red Wine Vinegar] as needed. Set aside at room temperature to let the flavors meld — at least ~[10 minutes].
- Pat the @[Skirt Steak] or @[Flank Steak] dry with paper towels. Rub all over with @[Olive Oil], then season generously on both sides with @[Kosher Salt], @[Black Pepper], and @[Garlic Powder]. Let the steak rest at room temperature for at least ~[10 minutes] while you heat the pan.
- Heat a #[Cast Iron Skillet] over ^[high heat] until smoking hot, about ~[2–3 minutes]. Add the steak and sear undisturbed for ~[3–4 minutes] per side for ^[medium-rare] (%[internal temp 130–135°F]). For @[Flank Steak], you may need ~[1–2 extra minutes] per side. Avoid moving the steak so you get a deep, caramelized crust.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for ~[5 minutes] — this is essential for juicy results. Do not skip this step.
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain at a slight angle. This is key for tenderness, especially with @[Skirt Steak] or @[Flank Steak].
- Arrange the sliced steak on a platter and spoon a generous amount of chimichurri over the top. Serve the remaining chimichurri on the side. Enjoy immediately.






