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eight Grilled Steak Skewers served on a plate and topped with chimichurri sauce

Grilled Chimichurri Steak Skewers

Katerina | Diethood
Tender flank steak meets Argentinian cilantro sauce in this smokin’ hot recipe for Grilled Chimichurri Steak Skewers!
Servings : 4
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 1 pound flank steak
  • ½ tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Fresh ground pepper, to taste
For the Chimichurri Sauce
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¾ cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish, optional
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Soak the wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high.
  • Slice the flank steak against the grain into 16 to 20 strips; they should be between ⅛-inch to ¼-inch thick.
  • Season the steak slices with cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Thread the steak onto the skewers, accordion style. Set aside.
  • In a blender combine olive oil, chopped cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Pulse until thoroughly combined, then set aside.
  • Brush the grill grates with olive oil.
  • Place steak skewers on the grill and cook for about 1 minute per side, or until browned and grill marks appear.
  • Remove steak skewers from grill.
  • Brush steak with chimichurri sauce.
  • Garnish with red pepper flakes, if you like, and serve.

Equipment

Notes

  • NET CARBS: 1 g

Nutrition

Calories: 404 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 33 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Cholesterol: 68 mg | Sodium: 940 mg | Potassium: 438 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 287 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 38 mg | Iron: 3 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: beef kebab, beef skewers, grilled flank steak