Argentinian Steak with Red Chimichurri
Grilled sirloin steaks are marinated in a fragrant blend of garlic, thyme, oregano, cumin, vinegar, and olive oil, then served with a bright red chimichurri made from parsley, tomato, red bell pepper, onion, and paprika. The sauce brings fresh herb flavor, gentle heat, and tangy acidity to the rich beef, making this a fitting choice for a relaxed cookout or make-ahead dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Argentinian Steak with Red Chimichurri, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Place parsley, onion, tomato, bell pepper, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, bay leaf, black pepper, and chile flakes into a large bowl. Allow to sit for 30 minutes.
- 2
Mix vinegar and water into the chimichurri and allow to sit for another 30 minutes.
- 3
Mix olive oil into the mixture and transfer to a glass, nonreactive container with a lid. Make sure the liquid covers the ingredients; if not, add equal parts water, red wine vinegar, and oil until it does. Place in the refrigerator and let stand for 6 hours to 2 days.
- 4
Poke the steaks all over with a fork. Mix sweet onions, cilantro, white wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, and cumin together for the beef in a bowl.
- 5
Place the steaks into the marinade and refrigerate for 6 hours to overnight.
- 6
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 7
Sear the steaks on the preheated grill for about 2 minutes on each side. Reduce the heat to medium and grill until the desired level of doneness, or about 5 minutes per side. Serve with chimichurri.
- 8
Place the steaks in the marinade and refrigerate for 6 hours to overnight.
- 9
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 10
Sear the steaks on the preheated grill for about 2 minutes per side.
- 11
Reduce the heat to medium and grill until the desired doneness, or about 5 minutes per side.
- 12
Serve with the chimichurri.
- Calories 1137.88 kcal High 57%
- Protein 109.88 g Good Source 220%
- Carbohydrate 23.23 g 8%
- Total Fat 68.13 g High 87%
- Saturated Fat 17.78 g High 89%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 304.25 mg High 101%
- Sodium 301.77 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 6.7 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 1.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.66 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 274.49 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 12.73 mg Good Source 71%
- Potassium 2298.34 mg Good Source 49%
- Vitamin A 140.39 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 56.14 mg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Argentinian Steak with Red Chimichurri is made with 24 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Coarse Salt, Coarse Sea Salt, and Diced Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 1137.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Argentinian Steak with Red Chimichurri made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Coarse Salt, Coarse Sea Salt, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Onion. The full list of 24 is above.
- How long does it take to make Argentinian Steak with Red Chimichurri?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1137.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Argentinian Steak with Red Chimichurri easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 24 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Argentinian Steak with Red Chimichurri healthy?
- Argentinian Steak with Red Chimichurri has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 1137.88 calories and 109.88 g of protein, or 220% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 301.77 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.78 g (89% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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