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Churrasco with Chimichurri

Churrasco with Chimichurri

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  • Author: Ericka Sanchez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: serves 4

Description

Juicy, marinated sirloin flap steak is seared to perfection and topped with a vibrant homemade chimichurri sauce made with fresh parsley, cilantro, oregano, and red wine vinegar. This quick and flavorful Latin-inspired dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. Simple to prepare, packed with zesty herb flavor, and sure to impress.


Ingredients

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Ingredients for beef:

  • 1.5 pounds beef sirloin flap
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 large lime, juiced (about ¼ cup lime juice)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

    Ingredients for chimichurri
  • ½ cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons oregano, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes


Instructions

  1. Place beef in a large resealable bag.  Add garlic salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice and garlic cloves. Seal, press with fingers to distribute ingredients.  Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Place chimichurri ingredients in a small bowl.  Whisk together until well combined.  Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook beef flaps for 5 minutes on each side.  Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.  Slice, serve and top with chimichurri sauce.