Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Recipe

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By FoodChannel Editor | May 12, 2010 1:40 pm

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Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Recipe – In Argentina, the condiment chimichurri is ubiquitous? Much like ketchup in the United States or soy sauce in China. It is served with nearly anything that is fried, grilled or roasted. It can also be used as a marinade.

Recipe courtesy of Williams-Sonoma

1 flank steak, about 3 pounds
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
FOR THE CHIMICHURRI:
1 1/2 cups firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley and tender stems
6 garlic cloves, quartered
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse sea salt or kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 Pat the flank steak dry with paper towels and place in a large baking dish. Brush both sides with the olive oil and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. Let the steak come to room temperature for about 45 minutes before grilling.
2 To make the chimichurri, on a cutting board, finely chop the parsley, garlic and oregano (this step can also be done in a food processor). Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and stir in the olive oil, sea salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. If not using immediately, cover the chimichurri and refrigerate for up to 4 hours until ready to use; let it come to room temperature before serving. Just before serving, stir in the vinegar.
3 Prepare a hot fire in a grill. Grill the steak, without moving it, for 4 minutes. Turn it over and grill for 4 to 6 minutes more for medium-rare, or until done to your liking.
4 Transfer the steak to a carving board, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Cut diagonally across the grain into slices 1/4 inch thick. Divide the slices among warmed individual plates and top each serving with a generous spoonful of the chimichurri. Pass the remaining sauce at the table.