Quick & Easy Chimichurri Steak: 5 Happy Flavor Tips
Quick & Easy Chimichurri Steak is a flavorful dish featuring seared steak topped with a fresh parsley and garlic sauce that adds brightness and balance.
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix parsley, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, olive oil, and vinegar in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Pat steak dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Cook steak 3–5 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- Rest steak for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice against the grain and serve with chimichurri sauce.
Notes
Letting the sauce rest improves flavor. Slice steak against the grain for best texture.