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Steak with Chimichurri

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: South American
Servings: 4 serves

Ingredients

Steak

  • 4 scotch fillet or rib eye steaks (250g each, 3cm thick)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Flaky sea salt and cracked pepper

Chimichurri

  • 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 long red chilli, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 100 mL extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

  • Make chimichurri: combine all chimichurri ingredients in a bowl. Stir well. Rest at room temperature for 30 minutes for flavours to develop. Don't blend, it goes bitter.
  • Take steaks out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Pat dry, salt generously.
  • Heat a heavy pan or BBQ flat plate over the highest heat until smoking. Brush steaks lightly with oil.
  • Cook 3 minutes per side for medium-rare (3cm thick), flipping once. Don't move them in the first 3 minutes; you want a deep crust.
  • Rest 5 minutes on a board, loosely covered with foil.
  • Slice across the grain. Spoon chimichurri over generously. Serve with crusty bread, smashed potatoes, or a green salad.