Grilled Steak with Chimichurri

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Chimichurri is a robust, herby sauce from Argentina that's typically partnered with grilled beef--here we're serving it with grilled flank or hanger steak, two lean and flavorful cuts of beef that are great for grilling, for an easy dinner recipe that takes just 30 minutes to prep. The sauce is equally delicious over grilled fish, pork or chicken.

Andrea Kirkland, M.S., RD

Updated on September 19, 2023

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

Chimichurri Sauce

¼ cup packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped
1 medium clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Steak

1 pound hanger or flank steak (see Tip)
¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

To prepare sauce: Combine parsley, oregano, garlic, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl.
To prepare steak: Preheat grill to medium-high. Rub 1 Tbsp. of the sauce evenly over steak; sprinkle with salt. Grill the steak to the desired degree of doneness (130 degrees F for medium-rare), 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean cutting board and let stand for 10 minutes.
Slice the steak across the grain. Divide the steak slices among 4 plates and spoon the remaining sauce over the top.

Tips

Tip: Both hanger steak and flank steak are affordable, lean and flavorful cuts of beef. Hanger steak is from the plate section, which is on the underside of the animal beneath the ribs. In the past, it was sometimes called butcher's steak because butchers kept it for themselves, rather than selling it. Flank steak is also located on the underside of the animal, but toward the rear below the loin section. Both cuts are best when thinly sliced across the grain.

To make ahead: Refrigerate chimichurri sauce (Step 1) for up to 1 day.

Equipment: Charcoal or gas grill

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

196	Calories
10g	Fat
1g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. steak + about 1 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 196
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 24g	47%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Vitamin A 350IU	7%
Vitamin C 7mg	7%
Folate 14mcg	3%
Sodium 338mg	15%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 2mg	10%
Magnesium 21mg	5%
Potassium 306mg	7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Grilled Steak with Chimichurri

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