CryoCove Recipe

Chimichurri Steak

Name: Chimichurri Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs flank steak; 1 cup fresh parsley, packed; 1/4 cup fresh oregano; 4 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into rounds

Grilled flank steak with vibrant Argentine chimichurri sauce, served with grilled sweet potatoes.

Prep

15m

Cook

12m

Total

27m

Servings

Calories

480

Macro Breakdown

Protein38g (42%)

Carbs28g (31%)

Fat24g (27%)

Diet

omnivoregluten-freepaleo

Goal

performancerecovery

Pillar Benefits

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs flank steak
1 cup fresh parsley, packed
1/4 cup fresh oregano
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into rounds

Instructions

1
Make chimichurri: pulse parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and red pepper flakes in a food processor until finely chopped.
2
Season flank steak with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat for 5-6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
3
Brush sweet potato rounds with oil and grill for 3-4 minutes per side.
4
Rest steak for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
5
Drizzle generously with chimichurri and serve with grilled sweet potatoes.

Tips

*Always slice flank steak against the grain — it's the difference between tender and chewy.
*Chimichurri improves after resting for 30 minutes as the flavors meld.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Chimichurri Steak?

Chimichurri Steak has 480 calories per serving with 38g of protein. It's a great option for a healthy dinner meal.

How long does it take to make Chimichurri Steak?

This recipe takes 15 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking, for a total of 27 minutes from start to finish.

Is Chimichurri Steak suitable for special diets?

Yes, this recipe is compatible with the following diets: omnivore, gluten-free, paleo. Check the full ingredient list to confirm it meets your specific needs.

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Instructions

Make chimichurri: pulse parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and red pepper flakes in a food processor until finely chopped.

Season flank steak with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat for 5-6 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Brush sweet potato rounds with oil and grill for 3-4 minutes per side.

Rest steak for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

Drizzle generously with chimichurri and serve with grilled sweet potatoes.