SKIRT STEAK with CHIMICHURRI | the best steak recipe for summertime grilling!

skirt steak

🥗Healthier: flank steak

💰Cheaper: sirloin

Flank steak is leaner while sirloin is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides similar benefits with a different flavor.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note, while white vinegar is more affordable.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro offers a fresh taste, and dried parsley is cost-effective.

Prepare chimichurri sauce by finely chopping 1/2 cup of parsley and adding it to a mixing bowl.

Finely chop 1 tablespoon of fresh oregano and add it to the bowl.

If using fresh chili pepper, remove seeds and finely chop about 1 tablespoon, or use 1/2 teaspoon of dried red chili pepper flakes and add to the bowl.

Chop 3 to 4 cloves of garlic and add to the mixing bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper to the bowl.

Stir all ingredients in the bowl until well combined and set aside to let flavors meld.

Bring 1 1/2 pounds of skirt steak to room temperature from the fridge.

Season both sides of the skirt steak generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high heat and brush with a little avocado oil to prevent sticking.

Place the skirt steak on the hot grill and press down with tongs to ensure good contact with the heat source.

Cook the steak for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium doneness, listening for the sizzle as it cooks.

Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest on a cutting board for a few minutes.

Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips, noting that the thinner outer edges may be more charred while the inside remains pink and juicy.

Transfer the sliced steak to a serving plate, arranging some pieces on their side for presentation.

Drizzle heaping amounts of chimichurri sauce over the steak and garnish with fresh parsley leaves.

Cooking Techniques

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