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Sliced rib-eye steak with chimichurri sauce.

Chimichurri Steaks

Vibrant, punchy herbs pair perfectly with juicy grilled ribeye steak to make these Chimichurri Steaks. Every mouthwatering bite a treat in this easy dinner recipe that comes together in under 20 minutes with just a handful of ingredients!
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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 735kcal

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or grill
  • Digital meat thermometer

Ingredients

Steaks

  • 2 rib-eye steaks (approximately 8 ounces each)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Chimichurri Sauce

  • cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 6-7 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Bring steaks to room temperature before cooking*.
  • Season both sides of the steaks with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Use your hands to rub the steaks with the seasoning.
  • Grill over medium-high heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes each side for medium rare, 3-4 minutes for medium or 5 minutes each side for well done. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Allow to rest for at least 10 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness. Medium-rare: 135°F, Medium: 145°F, Well-done: 160°F.
  • To make the chimichuri, simply add the parsley, basil leaves and garlic to a food processor/ food chopper.  Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl, stir in the olive oil, vinegar and red chili flakes. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Slice the rested rib-eye steaks into strips and serve with chimichurri and plate juices.

Notes

  • Red wine vinegar can be used in place of balsamic vinegar.
  • (It's important to bring steaks out of the fridge before cooking as this affects how they are cooked. You want your steaks to cook evenly from edge to center). Ideally remove the steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
    **Season steaks JUST before cooking. It guarantees perfect browning.

Nutrition

Calories: 735kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 35g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1031IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 5mg
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