Seared Steak with Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
This is an easy and delicious recipe for seared flank steak with chimichurri sauce. Chimichurri is traditionally an Argentinian raw sauce that pairs perfectly with everything from scallops to chicken. However, this herbaceous, well seasoned, slightly acidic sauce is the ultimate accompaniment to a perfectly cooked steak. We're going to show you how to make our best chimichurri recipe and how to perfectly sear a steak to go with it!
This is a Keto Recipe, Gluten Free Recipe, Dairy Free and Paleo Recipe if you sub the cooking butter for Olive Oil*
Prep Time: 5 mins. Cook Time: 24 mins. Serves: 3
Ingredients
Chimichurri Sauce:
½ Cup Chopped Parsley (remove stems)
¼ Cup Chopped Cilantro
3 Garlic Cloves Peeled and Minced
1/3 Cup Olive Oil
2.5 TBSP Red Wine Vinegar
3 Pinches Sea Salt
1 Pinch Black Pepper
1 Pinch Chili Pepper Flakes
Steak:
1lb Flank Steak
2 TBSP Butter (or Substitute Olive Oil)
1 TBSP Olive Oil
Spice Mix: 1 tsp – Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder; ½ tsp – Cayenne, Cumin, Paprika
Directions:
Chimichurri Sauce:
Put all sauce ingredients in a Food Processor
Chop on low / Pulse 8 times until one smooth mixture (where the parsley and cilantro are still distinguishable).
Pour into sauce cup, stir, and let rest until steak is ready.
Steak:
Brush Steak with olive oil, using a ½ tbsp on each side.
Sprinkle seasoning evenly on one side of steak till it has a good coating; press the seasoning lightly into the steak.
Heat pan over medium heat.
Put 1 tbsp butter into pan and spread while it melts into the shape of the steak.
Place Steak seasoned side down.
Put seasoning on the side that is up now, and press into meat.
Cook 5 minutes.
Lift steak with tongs and quickly spread other TBSP of butter on pan and then flip to place the raw side down.
Cook 5 More Minutes.
(Cook longer or place oven-proof pan in oven 385 degrees until cooked to desired temp)
Place steak on cutting board and let the steak rest for 5 minutes.
Serving
1. Slice into ¼ inch slices.
2. Pour half of chimichurri over steak.
3. Use other half for dipping.
Pair with potatoes, rice, or just your favorite Farmers Market vegetables!
Yay you're done! This is a delicious and healthy recipe that is easy to prepare for any occasion! We hope you enjoy our Farmers Market Recipe and we would love for you to share your creations or new renditions with us! Tag @TheOnlineFarmersMarket or use #TOFMrecipes on Facebook or Instagram and you might just get featured on our page!
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