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Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Argentinian
Calories: 506kcal
Author: Jessica Gavin
This grilled flat iron steak with chimichurri sauce recipe is the perfect summer meal. Spiced rubbed steak is topped with a fresh, tangy herb sauce.

Ingredients

Steak
  • 1 ½ pounds flat iron steak, about ¾-inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin, ground
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle pepper, ground
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
Chimichurri Sauce
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves, firmly packed
  • 1 cup Italian parsley leaves, firmly packed
  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin, ground
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper, crushed
  • ½ cup olive oil

Special Equipment

Instructions

Steak
  • Remove steak from package and dry with a paper towel and transfer to a sheet pan.
  • In a small bowl mix salt, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, chipotle pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
  • Sprinkle and rub in half of the spice mixture evenly over the surface of the meat. Flip over and add the remaining spice mixture.
  • Drizzle 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over the meat and rub the surface to coat. Repeat with the other side with 1 teaspoon of oil.
  • Heat grill over medium heat. Add a small amount of vegetable oil on a folded piece of paper towel, and then carefully grease the grill grates with the oil.
  • Once the grill is nice and hot, add the steak and grill uncovered flipping halfway through, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare (145°F), 10-12 for medium (150-155°F).
  • Allow the steak to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Cut into ½-inch thick slices.
Chimichurri Sauce
  • Add all ingredients into blender or food processor except for the olive oil. Blend for 20 seconds to break down the leaves.
  • Slowly add ½ cup of the olive oil in the opening of the lid in a thin steady stream while the machine is running, until smooth and slightly thickened.

Notes

  • MAKE IT WHOLE30: Use extra-virgin olive oil, and use sea salt for kosher salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 865mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 3.1mg
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