Chimichurri Steak, a seasoned sirloin topped with a homemade chimichurri sauce, is bursting with fresh vibrant flavors that will dance on your palate! It's garlicky, herby, spicy and tangy all at the same time!
Chimichurri Steak
Sometimes you just need to punch up the flavor of your steak dinner. A few spices rubbed on your steak and chimichurri sauce drizzled on top are the answer!
I made this chimichurri steak recipe with a boneless sirloin but you can also make it with skirt steak (my favorite cut of beef!) or a flank steak.
Honestly folks, there's nothing quite like a wonderfully seasoned steak topped with a sauce made of fresh herbs and spices that adds garlic and spice notes.
I hand chopped the ingredients of my chimichurri sauce for a bit of texture but you can pulse it in the food processor if you prefer a smooth herb sauce. I love using my mini food processor for small sauces like this one.
You also can either broil or grill the steak while the flavors of your chimichurri sauce are marrying. Ok, my mouth is watering right now, how about yours?
Make it Whole30
If you are doing a Whole30 meal plan then you need to add this Sirloin With Chimichurri Sauce recipe to your menu rotation!
All the ingredients in this recipe follow Whole30 guidelines, just be certain that your red wine vinegar is Whole30 compliant.
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Chimichurri FAQ's
What is chimichurri sauce made of?
Chimichurri Sauce is typically made of finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano and red wine vinegar. I've also added chopped red onion, a bit of fresh jalapeno for a touch of heat, fresh oregano for an extra herb flavor and kosher salt to make all the flavors "pop"!
What is chimichurri sauce?
Chimichurri sauce is an Argentinean fresh herb sauce that is typically served over grilled meat. It is very much like an Italian pesto and is just as versatile. It actually can be served tossed with pasta, over vegetables, on bread....it's not just for grilled meat anymore!
What does chimichurri sauce taste like?
Quick and easy to make, Chimichurri Sauce is garlicky, herby, spicy and tangy all at the same time! Serve it over a perfectly seasoned and grilled steak and the fresh vibrant flavors of Spice-Rubbed Sirloin With Chimichurri Sauce will be dancing on your palate!
How to make steak with chimichurri sauce
- For homemade chimichurri sauce, combine parsley, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, jalapeno, red onion and kosher salt. Let stand while preparing sirloin.
- For seasoned grilled steak,preheat broiler or prepare grill for direct heat grilling.
- Season sirloin with chili powder and kosher salt and broil or grill, turning once, until steak is desired doneness. Steak will register 145F on meat thermometer when cooked to medium-rare.
- Let sirloin stand 5 minutes, then slice and serve with Chimichurri Sauce.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Delicious when made with flank steak or skirt steak too!
- Drizzle the chimichurri sauce over cooked chicken or seafood
- Add cilantro to the chimichurri sauce for added flavor
Ingredients you will need to make Chimichurri Steak
- parsley - adds fresh herb flavor
- extra virgin olive oil- has pepper and herb flavor
- red wine vinegar - tangy notes
- garlic - savory addition
- fresh oregano - aromatic and warm flavor
- jalapeno - adds a bit of spice and heat
- red onion - mild onion flavor; adds a pretty color
- kosher salt- makes the flavor pop
- boneless sirloin - tender flavorful cut of beef
- chili powder- adds a hint of heat
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Chimichurri Steak
Ingredients
Chimichurri Sauce
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic ,minced
- 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1 jalapeno ,seeded and minced
- 1 Tbs. minced red onion
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
Spice-Rubbed Sirloin
- 1 lb. boneless sirloin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
Chimichurri Sauce:
- In bowl combine parsley, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, jalapeno, red onion and kosher salt. Let stand while preparing sirloin.
Spice-Rubbed Sirloin:
- Prepare grill for direct heat grilling or preheat broiler.
- Season sirloin with chili powder and kosher salt and broil or grill, turning once, until steak is desired doneness. Steak will register 145F on meat thermometer when cooked to medium-rare.
- Let sirloin stand 5 minutes, then slice and serve with Chimichurri Sauce.
Notes
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Delicious when made with flank steak or skirt steak too!
- Drizzle the chimichurri sauce over cooked chicken or seafood
- Add cilantro to the chimichurri sauce for added flavor
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First Published: August 27, 2016... Last Updated: May 7, 2021 for better readability and user experience
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