Chimichurri Steak

 Chimichurri Steak

 

  • Ingredients - the Steak

  • 400-500g piece of sirloin steak

  • Oil for rubbing

  • Pinch of salt and pepper

 

Your choice of salad or vegetables

 

  • Ingredients - Chimichurri Salsa

  • 6 cherry tomatoes

  • 1 shallot, finely diced

  • small bunch (20g) coriander

  • small bunch (20g) parsley

  • 1tsp chilli flakes

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • 2 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • Pinch of salt and pepper

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

 

Method

1.    For the salsa, finely chop all the ingredients and combine. You can also do this in a blender to save time, the texture might be better if it’s hand chopped.

2.    For the steak, pre-heat the oven to 220c / 200fan / gas mark 7.

3.    Keep the steak whole and oil and season it well – heat a frying pan to hot, sear on both sides, then finish in the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until done to your liking.

4.    Leave to rest before slicing into strips

5.    Prepare your salad or vegetables.

6.    Top the steak with salsa, serve and enjoy!