Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
- 2-4
- 2 hours
- 40 minutes
Ingredients:
For the chimichurri: (Makes about 1-1/2 cups)
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup flat-leaf parsley removed from stem and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves removed from stem
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaf
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
About 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
About 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the flank steak: (Serves 2-4)
2 10- to 16-ounce flank steaks (trimmed)
3 tablespoons pure olive oil
1 tablespoon Creole mustard
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Pinch kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions:
For the chimichurri: Combine onion, garlic, parsley, thyme, oregano, chili flakes, and salt and pepper in a food processor bowl. Use pulse button to blend smooth. Add vinegar and then pulse again. Turn processor on continuous run and slowly drizzle in all oil until smooth. Transfer to a storage vessel and cover. Allow the mixture to rest for at least 2 hours before using.
Note: You can prepare chimichurri and refrigerate the day before using. If refrigerated, remove sauce from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before using.
For the flank steak: Preheat gas grill to medium high. Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour olive oil over steak, smear with the garlic and mustard, and marinate for 1 hour. Remove meat from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Sear meat on all sides over a hot open fire. Grill each side for 7 to 8 minutes. Place meat in oven and roast for 5 to 7 minutes or until medium rare (or until cooked to desired doneness). Remove from grill and transfer to a plate to let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Use a sharp carving knife and slice meat on a bias. Transfer to plates and spoon sauce over top.