Argentinian Steak with Chimichurri
Charred skirt steak under a herb-and-vinegar chimichurri that wakes up everything it touches. Buenos Aires grilling, weekend-friendly.
- Total time:
- 27 min
- Servings:
- 4
- Per serving:
- 480 kcal
- Cost per serving:
- $7.20
- Difficulty:
- easy
Step-by-step
Chop parsley, oregano, and garlic very fine. Combine with vinegar, oil, pepper flakes, 1 tsp salt, and black pepper. Rest 15 minutes for flavors to meld.
Pat steak dry. Season generously with remaining salt and pepper.
Heat grill to highest. Grill steak 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare (130°F internal).
7 min timer
Rest 8 minutes on a cutting board. Slice against the grain into 1/4-inch strips.
Plate steak. Spoon chimichurri over the top. Serve with extra chimichurri at the table.
Cook's tip
Slice skirt steak ACROSS the grain. Lines run lengthwise; cut perpendicular. Slicing the wrong direction gives you tough chewy strips.
Storage
Chimichurri keeps a week refrigerated and gets better. Cooked steak 3 days.
Freezer: Freeze chimichurri in ice cube trays. Steak reheats badly, eat fresh.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 38g
- Carbs
- 4g
- Fat
- 32g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 1g
- Sat Fat
- 8g
- Sodium
- 680mg
Estimates based on USDA FoodData Central. See our nutrition disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
Food processor for chimichurri?
Hand-chop is traditional and gives better texture. Pulsing in a processor over-purees and turns it muddy.
Other cuts?
Flank, hanger, ribeye, sirloin all work. Adjust cook time for thickness. Thicker cuts need longer at lower heat.
Reviews
Marcus B.
1 week ago
First time cooking this and the timing notes saved me. Did not lift the lid once. The crust at the bottom was the best part.
✓ Would make again
Aisha K.
2 weeks ago
Loved it but added an extra scotch bonnet — we like it spicy. Recipe scales well, made a double batch.
✓ Would make again
Tola O.
3 days ago
Made this for Sunday lunch — the smoky bottom turned out perfect. Family demolished the pot in twenty minutes.
✓ Would make again
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