Living in a small apartment I often struggle to find good steak recipes as I'm limited to cooking the meat either on the stovetop or in the oven. I would love to have enough space to get a grill or a smoker, but until then I look for creative ways to make the same ingredients seem like new.
An easy way to mix up my method is to broil the flank steak and with this recipe I went one step further and made a Broiled Flank Steak with Chimichurri sauce.
Steak is broiled to perfection with a crisp seasoned exterior and juicy center, then topped with a fresh blend of parsley, cilantro, and jalapeño in a chimichurri sauce.
If you like this recipe, you may also enjoy my Oven Baked Garlic Rosemary London Broil, my Rustic Chimichurri London Broil, or even my Balsamic Glazed London Broil recipe.
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What is Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri is a south american sauce that is served uncooked, usually over steak. It's made of parsley, cilantro, garlic, chile pepper and vegetable oil chopped and then blended together. When marinating flank steak, I usually let it come to room temperature and season generously with oil, seasonings, salt, pepper and let sit for 30 minutes in that mixture. The chimichurri sauce will provide the rest of the flavor, but being in the marinade will help tenderize the steak.
Chimichurri sauce can be left roughly chopped or pureed in a blender for a smoother sauce.
How to cook flank steak
I decided to broil my flank steak so that it could be cooked both quickly and render the fat until crispy. There's not a lot a lot of fat to the steak which means it can overcook easily.
I cooked mine under the broiler for about 4 minutes per a side and it came out medium-rare and browned on all sides. I served it with onions, peppers and rice, all topped with the chimichurri sauce. I really enjoy using the broiler and have used it in the past for my Oven Baked Garlic Rosemary London Broil recipe as well.
I do have a confession to make. Although I've taught myself to be a better cook in so many different areas, there's one thing I can never cook right: rice. Yes, one of the simplest things and I manage to mess it up every single time. You can if you know rice well, but this one was really undercooked (but we ate it anyways). I should probably invest in a rice cooker, maybe I'll be lucky and get one for Christmas.
Ingredients Needed
- 1 ½ Pounds Flank Steak
- ¼ Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon Juice
- ½ Cup Cilantro Minced
- ½ Cup Parsley Minced
- 1 Shallot Minced
- 1 Jalapeno Minced
- 4 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 Tbsp Oregano
- ¼ Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- Salt
- ¾ Cup Vegetable Oil
Equipment Needed
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Blender
- Sheet Pan
Storage Tips
Fridge: Store Broiled Flank Steak with Chimichurri in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Store sauce and steak separately for the best results. To reheat, warm steak in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through the top with sauce.
Flank Steak with Chimichurri
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Pounds Flank Steak
- ¼ Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon Juice
Chimichurri Sauce
- ½ Cup Cilantro Minced
- ½ Cup Parsley Minced
- 1 Shallot Minced
- 1 Jalapeno Minced
- 4 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 Tbsp Oregano
- ¼ Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- Salt
- ¾ Cup Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Begin by seasoning flank steak with salt, pepper, chili powder and garlic powder. Place in a bowl and coat in oil and a splash of lemon juice. Let sit and come to room temperature for 30 minutes or let marinate in the frisge for up to 24 hours.
- Turn the broiler on high. Put steak on a baking sheet, place on the top rack closest to the broiler and cook for about 4 minutes per a side or until desired doneness. Let steak rest while creating sauce.
Chimichurri Sauce
- In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Sauce can be served as is or blended until smoother. Spread over cooked meat and enjoy!
Nutrition
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Hello! I'm Michelle Boulé. I'm a photography nerd, cat mom and all around foodie. Join me in making some of my favorite comfort foods!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
I love chimichurri, but haven't ever made it myself.
Valerie says
My cats have always liked to lay either on my desk or on the back of the couch directly next to my chair. We're big steak fans here and we love it rare just like you made it.
Dan Zehr says
Wow and wow, this is so delicious and it makes my mouth watering.
My whole family would go crazy for these! It look so yummy! I want to try it immediately.
Jyothi (Jo) says
I love chimichurri sauce and love it on everything! That bowl is ultimate comfort food, all things put together looks so so delicious!
Claudia Lamascolo says
Oh I have always wanted to make a flank steak but had no idea how to cook it I am so glad I landed her to visit this recipe and now it will be my first one I make!
Lauren Vavala says
Chimichurri is my fiance's favorite! This recipe looks so fresh and delicious and that steak is just perfect!
Alexis says
This flank steam and chimichurri looks amazing! My husband and boys would love this recipe, I'll have to add it to our meal plan.
Marisa Franca says
We love steaks and we are also in an apartment while we find our dream home. What we've bought is an electric grill and it works fantastic!! Anyway, your steak looks delicious and the sauce compliments it perfectly.
Veena Azmanov says
We love making flank steak and chimichurri is one of my favorite additions. That looks so good. Love how pink that meat is cooked. Sounds yum
Catherine says
The steak is cooked perfectly and the chimichurri is a perfect balance to this dish....looks so delicious! Your little helper is adorable 😉
Melissa says
I am always so afraid of making a flank steak because I dread it turning out chewy and inedible, but your methods sound promising! And I love the look of the sauce, yes please!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
This looks so good! Unfortunately, I have a hard time eating steak. But I would make it for my family in a second 😉