Grilled Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, Chimichurri Sauce Recipe, Recipe for 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.

Prepare the chimichurri sauce by combining 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and black pepper in a food processor.

Pulse the mixture until it becomes a beautiful green sauce.

Coat the sirloin steak with the chimichurri sauce and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to several hours.

Preheat the broiler or grill.

Broil or grill the steak for 5 minutes on each side for medium to medium-rare doneness.

Remove the steak from the heat and let it rest for about 5 minutes.

Slice the steak thinly against the grain for serving.

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