Description
A bold and vibrant grilled steak recipe topped with a fresh, herbaceous chimichurri sauce. This dish is perfect for summer BBQs, offering a quick prep time and gourmet flavor that impresses any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds ribeye or New York strip steak
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt (kosher salt)
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons high-heat oil (avocado or grapeseed oil)
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley, packed
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, packed
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pulse parsley, cilantro, oregano, and minced garlic in a food processor until finely chopped but not pureed.
- Add red wine vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; pulse to combine.
- Slowly drizzle in extra virgin olive oil while the processor is running.
- Transfer chimichurri to a jar and let it sit at room temperature to meld flavors.
- Remove steak from the fridge 30-45 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature.
- Pat steak dry with paper towels and rub with smashed garlic cloves.
- Season steak generously on both sides with coarse sea salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle steak with high-heat oil.
- Preheat grill to high heat (450-500°F) and oil the grates.
- Grill steak for 3-4 minutes without moving to develop a crust.
- Flip steak and grill for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare (130-135°F internal temp).
- Transfer steak to a cutting board, tent with foil, and rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice steak against the grain and serve topped with chimichurri sauce.
Notes
Resting the steak is non-negotiable to retain juices. The chimichurri tastes better if made a day ahead. Slice the steak against the grain for maximum tenderness. Do not crowd the grill to ensure proper searing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with chimich
- Calories: 450
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
Keywords: grilled steak, chimichurri, labor day bbq, summer recipes, beef recipes, easy dinner, gluten-free