Steak with Classic Chimichurri Sauce

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tang with fewer calories.

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork loin is a more affordable protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro provides a fresh flavor, while spinach is more cost-effective.

Rough chop fresh herbs, onion, and garlic to prepare for the blender.

Add chopped herbs, onion, and garlic into the blender.

Add dried spices, chili, salt, and sugar into the blender.

Blend the mixture, using a spatula to help combine if necessary.

Add vinegar and honey to the blender for acidity and sweetness.

Drizzle olive oil into the blender while blending to emulsify the chimichurri.

Season both sides of the steak with flaky sea salt and fresh ground black pepper.

Preheat a pan to high temperature for searing the steaks.

Sear the steaks on both sides in the pan, creating a cross hatch pattern for presentation.

Finish cooking the steaks in the oven for 6-8 minutes for even cooking.

Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before plating.

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