Steak with 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 parsley and add it to the food processor.

Rough chop fresh oregano and add it to the food processor.

Add chopped garlic to the food processor.

Seed the jalapeno, chop it, and add it to the food processor.

Dice one large shallot and add it to the food processor.

Add 3/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil to the food processor.

Add a little bit of coarse sea salt and black pepper to the food processor.

Puree the mixture in the food processor, scraping down the sides as necessary.

Season the New York strip steak with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Add a good amount of olive oil to the steak to prevent sticking on the grill.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Place the steak on the grill at an angle to create grill marks.

Cook the steak for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.

Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Slice the steak on the bias and serve with chimichurri sauce drizzled on top.

Cooking Techniques

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