Best Cool Jazz And Hot To Trot South American Chimichurri Steak Recipes

COOL JAZZ AND HOT TO TROT SOUTH AMERICAN CHIMICHURRI STEAK!

Steps:

• For the chimichurri relish: in a food processor, blend together all of the ingredients for the chimichurri relish to a coarse paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• For the steak: brush the steak with oil, and season well with salt and pepper. Heat a griddle pan until smoking and cook the steak for 2-3 minutes on each side (for medium rare), or until cooked to your liking. Set aside the steak to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
• Serve with the chimichurri relish, watercress and cumin spiced sautéed potatoes.
• Cook's note Chimichurri sauce tastes best when fresh, so use on the same day it is made. Alternatively, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

CHIMICHURRI STEAK

Steps:

• Prep and roast the vegetables: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Remove the steak from the fridge and bring to room temperature. Halve the tomatoes. Core, seed, and remove the white ribs from the bell pepper, then cut the pepper into 1-inch cubes. Toss the tomatoes and peppers on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place in the oven for about 15 minutes, until very soft.
• Make the chimichurri: Finely chop the parsley. Halve, peel, and mince the shallot. Mince or grate the garlic. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar (we sent you more), a large drizzle of olive oil, and as much shallot, garlic, and chili flakes as you like. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook the couscous: In a medium pot, bring 1 cup water and a large pinch of salt to a boil. Once boiling, add the couscous and cumin. Cover and remove from the heat until the rest of the meal is ready.
• Sear the steak: Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over mediumhigh heat. Pat dry the steak with a paper towel. Season it on all sides with salt and pepper and add to the pan, cooking for 4-7 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
• Make the couscous salad: Toss the roasted vegetables into the couscous along with the butter and a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Finish and plate: Thinly slice the steak and serve on a bed of couscous salad. Drizzle with the chimichurri and enjoy!

GRILLED STRIP LOIN STEAK WITH BACON CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Marinate the steak: In a large, shallow dish (or large ziplock bag), combine the garlic, thyme, rosemary, wine, onion and olive oil. Ad the steaks and turn to coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Chimichurri Sauce:.
• In a food processor, pulse the garlic, parsley, oregano, vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil until the herbs are pureed. Scrape into a bowl and season with salt & pepper.
• In a large skillet, cook the bacon in 2 batches over moderate heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels, and let cool, the finely chop. Pour excess bacon fat out of skillet keeping 2 Tbsp in it.
• Cooking:.
• LIght a grill. Remove steaks from marinade and season with salt & pepper. Grill the steaks over high heat until charred all over, about 7 - 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and sit at rest for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the bacon fat in the skillet. Add the chimichurri and bring to a simmer over high heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the bacon. Pour the sauce into a serving bowl.
• Carve the steaks crosswise into thick slices and serve immediately with the chimichurri.
• Serve with a Chilean Cabernet which echoes the herbal marinade for these flavourful steaks.

SOUTH AMERICAN STEAK SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix all the above ingredients together.
• Quantity of vinegar may be adjusted to attain desired consistency.
• Let stand in refrigerator overnight so flavors can blend.
• Stir before use, and refrigerate when not in use.
• Especially good marinade for steaks and pork chops.