Cuban-Style Churrasco: Juicy Beef with Zesty Chimichurri Sauce
A delicious recipe for Cuban-style churrasco served with a vibrant chimichurri sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cuban
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chimichurri sauce by blending parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
- Marinate the flank steak with the chimichurri sauce for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the flank steak for about 5-7 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Remove from grill and let rest before slicing.
- Serve with additional chimichurri sauce on the side.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the steak overnight.
- Chimichurri sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cuban, Churrasco, Chimichurri, Beef, Grilling