Name: Chimichurri Steaks Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: For Chimichurri::; ½ cup olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; ½ cup parsley; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp chili; ¾ tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp coarse salt; ½ tsp pepper; For Steaks:; 4 steaks; salt; olive oil

How To Make Chimichurri Steaks

Chimichurri steaks are an Argentinian and Uruguayan dish that makes use of chimichurri, an herby condiment with parsley, oregano, chili, & red wine vinegar.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

For Chimichurri::

½cupolive oil
2tbspred wine vinegar
½cupparsley,finely chopped
4clovesgarlic,finely chopped or minced
1tbspchili,(2 small red chilies or 1 red chili), deseeded and finely chopped
¾tspdried oregano
1tspcoarse salt,adjust to your taste
½tsppepper,adjust to your taste

For Steaks:

4steaks,(Rib eye, T-Bone or Strip)
salt,to season
olive oil,for brushing

Instructions

Chimichurri:

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Allow to sit for 5to 10 minutes to release all of the flavors into the oil before using.

Steaks:

Season steaks with salt and brush with olive oil. Grill (or pan fry in a hot cast iron skillet or pan), over medium-high heat.
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes each side for medium-rare; 3 to 4 minutes each side for medium; or 4 to 5 minutes each side for well done, depending on thickness.* Transfer steaks to a tray and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve chimichurri on the side in a dip bowl with steaks (about 2 to 3 tablespoons of chimichurri per person).