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    Churrasco Steak and Chimichurri

    Published: May 11, 2018 · Modified: Mar 19, 2021 by Elizabeth · Leave a Comment

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    Churrasco and Chimichurri

    Churrasco steak and chimichurri is a popular dish here in South Florida. Churrasco is grilled steak and chimichurri is a parsley and oil sauce that adds amazing flavor.

    This meal is a favorite at my house, and that’s great because it’s super easy to make.

    Churrasco & Chimichurri, steak topped with chimichurri sauce served on a white plate with a side of grilled tomatoes and white rice

    Pair the steaks with white rice and a side of veggies and dinner is done!

    What is chimichurri?

    Chimichurri is a condiment of Argentinian origin that is typically served with meat. It’s a simple combination of parsley, olive oil, vinegar and spices that makes a wonderful addition to steaks, chicken and pork. Although, my husband will put it on rice, beans, bread and anything else he can think of.

    Make it ahead of time to let the flavors really meld together. Chimichurri will keep in the refrigerator for a few days, just let it come to room temperature and give it a good stir before using.

    Churrasco steak and chimichurri ingredients

    • 1 Bunch Parsley (1 cup firmly packed or 2 cups if not packed firmly)
    • 1 Large Garlic Clove, minced or grated
    • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
    • ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons Salt, divided (we use kosher salt)
    • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, or to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, or to taste
    • 2 pounds Churrasco (we used outside skirt steak), about 2 large pieces

    How to make chimichurri

    • Wash the parsley thoroughly and pat dry. Chop it as fine as possible.
    • Add the chopped parsley to a medium bowl. Add the oregano, garlic, 1 tsp. salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, olive oil and vinegar. Stir the chimichurri well until all of the ingredients are combined.
    • Refrigerate the chimichurri for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Remove it from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before serving.
    • Refrigerate any unused portion, the chimichurri will keep for a few days.
    Chimichurri sauce in a clear canning jar displayed on a wood cutting board.

    How to grill churrasco steaks

    Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let them sit out for a few minutes to take the chill off prior to grilling.

    Season the steaks with a generous amount of salt, about 1 teaspoon. Cook the steaks on a preheated grill over moderately high heat for a few minutes on each side until the desired doneness is reached. Let the steaks rest for a few minutes prior to slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.

    Cook’s note: The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the steak and how you like it. Use an instant read thermometer to ensure the steak is up to temperature and gauge the cooking time. Here’s a basic guide for internal temperature of steak. Please note that the USDA recommends that beef be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145°F.

    Rare: 120 – 125° F – The entire center of the steak will be completely red with only the outside edges cooked

    Medium Rare: 125 – 135° F – The inside will go from red to pink with the outside edges cooked.

    Medium: 135 – 145° F – The center will be pink (not red) and will have a larger cooked outside edge

    Medium Well: 145 – 155° F – The center will have only a touch of pink

    Well Done: over 155° F – There will be no pink whatsoever

    How to serve the steak

    For best results slice skirt or flap steak against the grain to avoid tough, chewy meat.

    Serve the churrasco steak and chimichurri with white rice and vegetables like we do here. The grape tomatoes are skewered and grilled and simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil.

    Makes 4 servings of steak (8 ounce pieces) and makes about 1 cup of chimichurri

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    Churrasco & Chimichurri, steak topped with chimichurri sauce served on a white plate with a side of grilled tomatoes and white rice
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    Churrasco Steak and Chimichurri

    Churrasco steak and chimichurri is a popular dish here in South Florida. Churrasco is grilled steak and chimichurri is a parsley and oil sauce that adds amazing flavor.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Refrigerate the chimichurri1 hr
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Latin American
    Keyword: grilled steak
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 591kcal
    Author: Elizabeth

    Ingredients

    • 1 Bunch Parsley 1 cup firmly packed or 2 cups if not packed firmly
    • 1 Large Garlic Clove minced or grated
    • ½ tsp. Dried Oregano
    • ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 2 tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
    • 2 tsp. Kosher Salt divided
    • ¼ tsp. Black Pepper or to taste
    • ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes or to taste
    • 2 lbs. Churrasco we used outside skirt steak, about 2 large pieces

    Instructions

    • Make the Chimichurri
    • Wash the parsley thoroughly and pat dry. Chop it as fine as possible.
    • Add the chopped parsley to a medium bowl. Add the oregano, garlic, 1 tsp. salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, olive oil and vinegar. Stir the chimichurri well until all of the ingredients are combined.
    • Refrigerate the chimichurri for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Remove it from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before serving.

    Grill the Steaks

    • Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let them sit out for a few minutes to take the chill off prior to grilling.
    • Season the steaks with a generous amount of salt, about 1 teaspoon. 
    • Cook the steaks on a preheated grill over moderately high heat for a few minutes on each side until the desired doneness is reached.
    • Let the steaks rest for a few minutes prior to slicing to allow the juices to redistribute. Slice skirt or flap steak against the grain, in order to avoid though, chewy meat.
    • Serve the churrasco with the chimichurri

    Notes

    • Slice skirt or flap steak against the grain, in order to avoid though, chewy meat.
    • Serve the churrasco with the chimichurri and side dishes. Here we made white rice and grilled some grape tomatoes, that were simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
    • Chimichurri is a condiment of Argentinian origin that is typically served with meat. It’s a simple combination of parsley, olive oil, vinegar and spices that makes a wonderful addition to steaks, chicken and pork. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors really meld together.
    • Chimichurri will keep in the fridge for a few days, just let it come to room temperature and give it a good stir before using.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1111mg | Potassium: 662mg | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 4.4mg
    The nutritional information above is computer generated and is only an estimate. There is no guarantee that it is accurate.This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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