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Chimichurri Steak sliced medium-rare with fresh parsley-garlic chimichurri sauce drizzled on top, served with extra sauce in a bowl.

Chimichurri Steak


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  • Author: Aneta
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Chimichurri Steak is juicy, perfectly seared, and topped with a bright, garlicky herb sauce that tastes like a restaurant splurge—without the restaurant bill.


Ingredients

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For the Steak

  • 2 ribeye or New York strip steaks (about 1.5 inches thick, ~12 oz each)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)

For the Chimichurri Sauce

  • 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, chopped (or 2 tsp dried oregano)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring steaks to room temp. Take steaks out of the fridge 30–45 minutes before cooking (helps them cook evenly).
  2. Make chimichurri. In a bowl, mix parsley, garlic, and oregano. Stir in olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Let sit 10 minutes while you cook the steak.
  3. Season steaks. Pat steaks dry. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat pan. Heat a cast-iron skillet (or grill pan) over high heat for 3–5 minutes. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and swirl.
  5. Sear. Add steaks and sear 3–4 minutes without moving. Flip and cook 3–4 minutes more for medium-rare (adjust for your doneness).
  6. Rest. Transfer steaks to a cutting board and rest 5–10 minutes.
  7. Slice + sauce. Slice against the grain and spoon chimichurri over the top. Serve extra chimichurri on the side.

Notes

  • The 30–45 minutes to bring steaks to room temperature isn’t counted in prep time, but it’s worth it.
  • No cast iron? Use any heavy skillet—just get it hot.
  • Chimichurri tastes even better after 20–30 minutes, so feel free to make it first.
  • Leftovers: store steak and chimichurri separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop (Skillet)
  • Cuisine: Argentine-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 540 kcal
  • Sugar: 0.5 g
  • Sodium: 480 mg
  • Fat: 45 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 33 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg