The ultimate chimichurri steak, cast iron seared and peppercorn crusted!
Food Style by Florentina L | Photos by MihaMatei.com
You guys, this Argentinian style steak is everything!
That’s what the BatMan tells me anyways, and he comes from chimichurri land!
I could hardly wait to share this recipe with you all, it was one of my favorite from our food photoshoot last week, styled by Yours Truly, and photographed by my talented friend Mihamatei.com!
I used sirloin steaks this time because there is no need for a marinade. But you can use whatever cut you prefer: T-bone, skirt steak, rib-eye and even a fillet mignon.
Whatever cut of meat you decide on, the process is the same:
#1 Make sure you pat your steak dry very well with paper towels to get rid of any excess moisture.
#2 Must let them rest at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before cooking. Otherwise you will end up with a cold center that won’t sear well.
#3 Allow to rest again after cooking for at least 8 to 10 minutes before slicing for the juices to redistribute. Then drizzle the best Argentinian chimichurri sauce over the top.
Are you looking for the best tasting steak of all times ? Then ask the butcher for grass fed beef. Ideally it would also be organic.
What to serve with:
Any leftovers ?
Turn them into a steak salad, some panini, throw them on a pizza, in some tacos or burritos, maybe a whole new dish of fajitas. You just can’t go wrong with any of the above.
The homemade Argentinian chimichurri steak of your dreams!
- 2x 8 oz sirloin grass fed steaks (approx 1 1/2 inch thick)
- 1 batch chimichurri sauce
- 1.5 tbsp mixed peppercorns freshly cracked
- 1 1/2 tsp pink sea salt coarse
- 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 bunch flat leaf parsley
- 1 lime (juiced + more to taste)
- 1/3 c extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (grated)
- sea salt to taste
- Bring the steaks to room temperature and pat dry with paper towels. Allow them to rest on the kitchen counter for 20 minutes.
- On a flat plate mix together the freshly cracked peppercorn medley with the pink sea salt, red pepper flakes and paprika.
- Drizzle the steaks with the olive oil and gently place them on top of the spice mix to coat. Make sure to get the sides as well.
- Preheat a cast iron plate or skillet on medium high flame and sear the steak for 3 minutes on each side. Flip the steaks on their skinny side and make sure to sear all over for about 30 seconds per section. This will give you a medium rare steak with a perfect pink juicy center.
- Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and loosely cover with foil. Allow them to rest for about 10 minutes while you work on the chimichurri sauce.
- While the cooked steaks are resting make the chimichurri sauce by combining the parsley, lime juice, garlic and olive oil in the food processor until smooth. Season to taste with sea salt and more lime juice.
Slice the steak into think slices and drizzle with the sauce on top! Enjoy!
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That sounds fantastic. I have never had anything like this before, so I cannot wait to try your recipe.
I love any kind of steak. This looks delicious and your pictures are amazing.
Thanks so much Heather, you made my day :0)
We raise our own cows for beef from time to time, and this looks like a delicious way to prepare the steaks. I am a huge fan of chimichurri.
Now that would be amazing! A steak from your own cow raised the most wholesome way , i’m jealous !
I have never heard of the sauce but you know I’m going to try it. You need energy to say it looks like something that we would absolutely love in this house.
I hadn’t heard of chimichurri sauce, but now that I see this – I’m totally making it! It looks WONDERFUL! Thanks!
You must try chimichurri sauce, i have a feeling you’ll be like me and drizzle it over everything not just steak. Chicken, veggies, chimichurri is king around here !
One word…devine. My mouth is watering just looking at photos of this dish. I wish it were on my dinner plate this evening.
This looks like a steak my husband would love for dinner!! This sounds really good and congrats on your DLSR!
I am a sucker for fresh herbs, so of course I love a good chimichurri. It is the perfect spring sauce!
I’ve always loved a pepper steak, and usually resist adding sauce, but that one looks and sounds so good!
And you lucky woman, working with and learning from a pro…
Totally, Lucky me for sure, doing the happy dace around that chimichurri steak lol
Oh, count me in for this delicious chimichurri! That looks absolutely drool worthy. I know my entire family will think I’m their hero when I serve this for dinner. 🙂
Yes I want a detailed report about how it all went 😉
Congrats on the camera. Beautiful photos. Beautiful steak, and sounds like a great experience.
Thanks Rachel, yes I’m super excited about my real camera haha, and also the chimichurri steak. Really great day !
We save steak for special occasions, and this sounds like it’s fit for a celebration. Can’t wait to try this Peppercorn Crust on my steak.
Yummm! This looks amazing! A well-coked steak and chimichurri go so well together! Your photos are coming out beautifully on your new camera too!
This recipe looks amazing. I will have to get the ingredients i need to make this on the weekend. I am sure it will be a big hit.
I have been craving a good steak dinner. I am definitely going to try this next week.
This looks so good. I LOVE chimichurri sauce….perfect with steak. My husband loves pepper steak so I will give him this recipe to make for me!!
the steak looks just wonderful..and the pop of green from chimichurri makes it perfect!!!
Ooh Chimichurri is magical.. such a great sauce adnd goes well with a variety of things, I always make extra for leftovers. Beautiful post!
I love steak! Your photos have me drooling big time! I’ve never tried it this way before! Pined for future meal plans!
Thanks Emily, hope you try it, chimichurri steak is a classic and the most favorite around here. Report back if you do ~ Florentina
OMG! I rarely eat steak. I will go find a grass fed beauty and make this recipe! It looks amazing. I can smell it! Congrats on your new camera! You are off to a fantastic start with it! Lucky girl indeed. Already know presentation and working with a pro photographer. Nice! (I’m only a little jealous).
Thanks so much Diane ! I want a full report on your chimichurri steak adventure !
We always order this when it’s available so to be able to make it at home is very exciting! I am not the cook so I showed this to my Steak Cooker and she is one excited Steak Cooker lol 🙂 Pinned for later!
Now I am jealous. You have your own steak cooker ? bahahaha That’s fabulous !
This looks so delicious! I love the spoon action shots. 🙂
I love the simplicity of this dish – perfection!! I bet it tastes amazing. And congrats on getting your first DSLR 🙂 It is so much fun (and so overwhelming at the same time), learning all the new tricks 🙂
Thank you Donna ! I am super excited and nervous at the same time. Hope you try the chimichurri steak !
Oh my gosh, yes, a drizzle of chimichurri is one of my favorite ways to serve steak. Lovely photos; I can practically taste this beautiful dish!
I love everything about this!