CHIMICHURRI FLANK STEAK

PREP TIME: 1 HOURCOOK TIME: 10 MINUTESTOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES SERVINGS: 2 CALORIES: 1056 

Make an incredible chimichurri flank steak for dinner! It is naturally low in carbs and high in protein. Don’t forget to make the fresh herby chimichurri sauce. It’s the perfect pairing!

INGREDIENTS

▢1 lb flank steak piece or 2 fillets

CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

▢2 tablespoons hot water

▢½ teaspoon dried sage

▢1 teaspoon chilli flakes

▢2 tablespoons dried oregano

▢2 garlic cloves finely minced

▢4 tbsp fresh or dried parsley finely chopped

▢¼ cup red wine vinegar

▢¾ cup vegetable or olive oil

▢½ teaspoon sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

To a small bowl, add the dried sage, chilli flakes and oregano along with the hot water and mix to hydrate. Add the minced garlic, parsley, salt and mix. Finish with vinegar and oil. Mix well, transfer to a pot with a lid and keep refrigerated.

If using a piece of flank steak, cut down in the middle against the grain to fit into your skillet.

Place the steak in a baking dish, pot or food storage bag and pour ¼ cup of the chimichurri sauce, mix well and leave marinating for at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours in the fridge.

Remove the steak from the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes and leave it to reach room temperature before cooking. This is important to reach the perfect doneness.

Bring a large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat for 1 minute with a little olive or oil until shimmering but not smoking. Remove the meat from the sauce scrape the excess and sprinkle a little extra sea salt. If using a small skillet, cook one steak at a time.

Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of steaks and turn with kitchen tongs. See notes.

Remove meat from the skillet and leave to rest on a chopping board for 5 minutes. Slice into ½ inches strips against the grain. Place in a serving dish and add more chimichurri sauce on top. Serve with more sauce if desired.

NOTES

Cooking time for a thick piece of flank steak: – 3 minutes each side for medium-rare – 4 minutes each side for medium

Cooking time for a thin piece of flank steak: – 2 ½ minutes each side for medium-rare – 3 minutes per side for medium

Nutrition

Calories: 1056 | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 93g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 64g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 729mg | Potassium: 925mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1057IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 7mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 2 g | % Carbs: 0.8 % | % Protein: 19.1 % | % Fat: 80.1 % | SmartPoints: 32