Chimichurri Marinated Strip Steaks

DifficultyBeginnerYields4 Servings
Prep Time30 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time45 mins
 14 oz beef strip steaks
 2 cloves garlic
 ½ cup packed fresh cilantro
 ½ cup packed fresh parsley
 ¼ cup olive oil
 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 ½ tsp kosher salt
 ½ tsp freshly grated lemon peel
 ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
1

To prepare chimichurri sauce, place garlic in food processor container. Cover; process until finely chopped. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Cover; process until well blended. Remove and refrigerate 1/4 cup sauce for serving. Place beef strip steaks and remaining sauce in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.

2

Remove filets from marinade; discard marinade. Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Place filets on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 11 to 15 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

3

Serve filets with reserved chimichurri sauce.

Ingredients

 14 oz beef strip steaks
 2 cloves garlic
 ½ cup packed fresh cilantro
 ½ cup packed fresh parsley
 ¼ cup olive oil
 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 ½ tsp kosher salt
 ½ tsp freshly grated lemon peel
 ¼ tsp crushed red pepper

Directions

1

To prepare chimichurri sauce, place garlic in food processor container. Cover; process until finely chopped. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Cover; process until well blended. Remove and refrigerate 1/4 cup sauce for serving. Place beef strip steaks and remaining sauce in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.

2

Remove filets from marinade; discard marinade. Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Place filets on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 11 to 15 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

3

Serve filets with reserved chimichurri sauce.

Chimichurri Marinated Strip Steaks

Recipe and photography courtesy of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.