How to Make Argentinian Churrasco con Chimichurri

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is more budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is often considered healthier, while white vinegar is cheaper.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Spinach adds nutrients and dried parsley is more affordable.

Prepare a spice rub by combining coriander, cumin, black pepper, and salt in a bowl, adding more salt as desired.

Rub olive oil onto the flank steak to help the spice rub adhere.

Generously apply the spice rub to the flank steak, ensuring it is well coated.

Place the seasoned flank steak on a broiler pan or grill.

Prepare the chimichurri sauce by combining parsley, cilantro, garlic, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.

Add olive oil to the chimichurri mixture and blend until smooth, then add white wine vinegar to avoid discoloration.

Check the flank steak while cooking, flipping it once to ensure even cooking.

Remove the flank steak from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes to redistribute moisture before slicing.

Slice the rested flank steak on an extreme bias into very thin pieces using a sharp knife.

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