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This grilled flank steak is always a hit and so easy to prepare. Topping it with chimichurri sauce is perfection and gives the meat even more amazing flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
Melt in Your Mouth! Allowing this flank steak to marinate for 2 hours will give you a melt in your mouth texture! You can marinate it shorter but the longer the better!
Dressed up Dinner. Adding a homemade chimichurri sauce to any meat dresses it and makes it even more flavorful.
What is Chimichurri Sauce?
It is a traditional Argentinian condiment. For more information, tips and details on making chimichurri sauce be sure and check out this post here.
Ingredients Needed
- Flank Steak
- Soy Sauce
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Sugar
- Garlic
- Sesame Oil
- Red Pepper Flakes
Ingredients for Chimichurri Sauce
For more detail instructions and tips on how to make chimmichurri sauce see this post.
- Ciilantro. Can also use flat leaf parsley.
- Jalapeno Pepper
- Apple Cider Vinegar. Can also use red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
- Sugar. Or use honey.
- Olive Oil. Can also use vegetable oil.
- Garlic
How To Make Flank Steak with Chimichurri
- Mix soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour marinade into a Ziploc bag and place flank steak in bag.
- Marinate it the fridge overnight.
How to Make Chimichurri Sauce
- Chop cilantro and jalepeño pepper.
- Mix with oil, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
- Place chimichurri in an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove meat from fridge at let reach room temperature.
- Grill marinated meat until desired doneness. We prefer medium-rare which is 130-140 degrees F.
- Slice meat with a sharp knife across grain and cover top with chimichurri sauce.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Tips
- For best results, marinate the flank steak overnight. If you are short on time, marinate for a minimum of two hours.
- Always slice flank steak against the grain. This helps make the steak tender to chew.
- Jalepeño seeds are what give the chimichurri sauce its kick. If you don’t like heat, remove the seeds. If you do, add them to your chimichurri sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I store leftover flank steak with chimichurri?
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Chimichurri sauce can be stored in a separate airtight container for 2-3 days
Can I use something other than flank steak?
Good substitutes for flank steak include skirt steak, flat iron steak, sirloin tip steak, tri-tip steak and hanger steak
What can I do with leftover chimichurri sauce?
Any leftover sauce can be used as a salad dressing, a marinade for beef or chicken and also a sauce to toss your roasted vegetables in.
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Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 flank steak
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp dried red pepper flakes
Chimichurri Sauce
- 3/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 jalapeno pepper seed and diced
- For additional heat add seeds of pepper
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Mix marinade ingredients in ziploc bag and place 1 flank in bag. Marinate overnight
- Grill marinated meat until desired doneness. Slice across the grain.
- Slice and cover top with chimichurri sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds
Sauce
- Combine all ingredients together and refrigerate until ready to use.
Tips & Notes:
- For best results, marinate the flank steak overnight. If you are short on time, marinate for a minimum of two hours.
- Always slice flank steak against the grain. This helps make the steak tender to chew.
- Jalepeño seeds are what give the chimichurri sauce its kick. If you don’t like heat, remove the seeds. If you do, add them to your chimichurri sauce.
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Kathryn Mader says
Your steak looks cooked to perfection. Will definitely be trying this. Thank you!
Leigh Anne says
Thanks! I use to be a well down girl but now appreciate the flavor of a medium cooked steak!
Becki says
Made this tonight – it was delicious! The Chimichurri sauce is sooo good. Will definitely be making again and again.
Leigh Anne says
YEAH!!! I love hearing this! Made my day girl!
Teri says
The flank steak looks YUMMY! I will definitely be trying that one!
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Tamara Reber says
The flank steak is printed off and in the “to try” find (which is getting bigger and bigger. I think the Father’s Day present will definitely be a new grill. THANKS!
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That flank steak looks YUMMY!! My boys would all love that.
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