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Chimichurri Steak Recipe

The ultimate chimichurri steak, cast iron seared and peppercorn crusted!

Sliced steak drizzled in chimichurri sauce in a cast iron skillet

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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! 

Sliced peppercorn crusted steak drizzled in chimichurri sauce in a cast iron skillet

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.

Cast iron skillet with steak chimichurri and a glass of red wine on a rustic table

What to serve with:

  • green rice
  • cucumber tomato salad
  • potato salad
  • Spanish rice

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.

Sirloin Steak in a Cast Iron Skillet drizzled with Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri Steak in a Cast Iron Skillet
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Chimichurri Steak Recipe

The homemade Argentinian chimichurri steak of your dreams!
Course Main
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Author Florentina

Ingredients

  • 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

For the Chimichurri Sauce

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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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Filed Under: Dinners, Gluten Free Tagged With: Best Beef Recipes, Recipes For Beef

About Florentina

Hi, I'm Florentina, the voice behind the wholesome recipes you find in this journal. But I'm not alone, I'm really just channeling the Man in the Photo, one recipe at a time! Thank you for joining me in my quest for the art of simple, rustic living, trying to capture the raw beauty of organic food & life through the lens of my Iphone and camera.

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Comments

  1. Robin Rue (@massholemommy)

    March 24, 2016 at 2:50 am

    That sounds fantastic. I have never had anything like this before, so I cannot wait to try your recipe.

    Reply
  2. Heather @ Kraus House Mom

    March 24, 2016 at 8:06 am

    I love any kind of steak. This looks delicious and your pictures are amazing.

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 24, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      Thanks so much Heather, you made my day :0)

      Reply
  3. Pam

    March 24, 2016 at 9:24 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 24, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      Now that would be amazing! A steak from your own cow raised the most wholesome way , i’m jealous !

      Reply
  4. Jeanette

    March 24, 2016 at 9:28 am

    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.

    Reply
  5. Jeni Hawkins

    March 24, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    I hadn’t heard of chimichurri sauce, but now that I see this – I’m totally making it! It looks WONDERFUL! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 24, 2016 at 11:10 pm

      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 !

      Reply
  6. Danielle

    March 24, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    One word…devine. My mouth is watering just looking at photos of this dish. I wish it were on my dinner plate this evening.

    Reply
  7. Vera Sweeney

    March 24, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    This looks like a steak my husband would love for dinner!! This sounds really good and congrats on your DLSR!

    Reply
  8. Marcie W.

    March 24, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    5 stars
    I am a sucker for fresh herbs, so of course I love a good chimichurri. It is the perfect spring sauce!

    Reply
  9. Anne Murphy

    March 24, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    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…

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 24, 2016 at 11:08 pm

      Totally, Lucky me for sure, doing the happy dace around that chimichurri steak lol

      Reply
  10. Dawn Lopez

    March 24, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    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. 🙂

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 24, 2016 at 11:07 pm

      Yes I want a detailed report about how it all went 😉

      Reply
  11. Rachael

    March 24, 2016 at 8:42 pm

    Congrats on the camera. Beautiful photos. Beautiful steak, and sounds like a great experience.

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 24, 2016 at 11:07 pm

      Thanks Rachel, yes I’m super excited about my real camera haha, and also the chimichurri steak. Really great day !

      Reply
  12. Crystal

    March 24, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    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.

    Reply
  13. Sabrina

    March 25, 2016 at 12:49 am

    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!

    Reply
  14. gingermommyrants

    March 25, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    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.

    Reply
  15. Ann Bacciaglia

    March 25, 2016 at 12:10 pm

    I have been craving a good steak dinner. I am definitely going to try this next week.

    Reply
  16. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

    March 25, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    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!!

    Reply
  17. dixya @ food, pleasure, and health

    March 25, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    the steak looks just wonderful..and the pop of green from chimichurri makes it perfect!!!

    Reply
  18. Dahn

    March 26, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    Ooh Chimichurri is magical.. such a great sauce adnd goes well with a variety of things, I always make extra for leftovers. Beautiful post!

    Reply
  19. Emily Knight (@OurKnightLife)

    March 28, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    I love steak! Your photos have me drooling big time! I’ve never tried it this way before! Pined for future meal plans!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 28, 2016 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks Emily, hope you try it, chimichurri steak is a classic and the most favorite around here. Report back if you do ~ Florentina

      Reply
  20. Diane

    March 29, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    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).

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 29, 2016 at 8:27 pm

      Thanks so much Diane ! I want a full report on your chimichurri steak adventure !

      Reply
  21. Jolina - The Unlikely Baker

    March 30, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 30, 2016 at 5:36 pm

      Now I am jealous. You have your own steak cooker ? bahahaha That’s fabulous !

      Reply
  22. Trish

    March 30, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious! I love the spoon action shots. 🙂

    Reply
  23. Donna

    March 30, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    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 🙂

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 30, 2016 at 5:35 pm

      Thank you Donna ! I am super excited and nervous at the same time. Hope you try the chimichurri steak !

      Reply
  24. Amanda {Striped Sptaula}

    March 31, 2016 at 9:09 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  25. The Food Hunter

    April 1, 2016 at 7:53 am

    I love everything about this!

    Reply

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