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Flat Iron Steak with Chimichurri

This steak practically melts in your mouth. The zesty chimi sauce is the perfect complement. It has just the right kick. Yummy!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Resting Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 37 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 465kcal
Author: Heavenly Home Cooking

Ingredients

Steak

  • 3 boneless beef chuck flat iron (top blade) steaks cut ¾ inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Chimichurri Sauce

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro firmly packed
  • 1 cup fresh Italian parsley firmly packed
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped or minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

Steak

  • Trim fat from steaks Place steaks on a baking sheet lines with plastic wrap.
    For rub, in a small bowl combine salt, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
    Sprinkle rub evenly over both sides of each steak; rub in with your fingers.
    Cover with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator 1 hour or overnight.
  • Grill steaks, uncovered, directly over medium heat 7-9 minutes for medium rare (145°F; 63°C) or 10-12 minutes for medium (160°F; 71°C), turning once. Let stand 10 minutes before serving with Chimichurri.

Chimichurri Sauce

  • In a food processor or blender combine cilantro, parsley, vinegar, garlic, salt, cumin, and crushed red pepper.
    With processor or blender running, slowly add olive oil through opening in lid in a thin, steady stream until creamy and smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1028mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1660IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 6mg