They say variety is the spice of life, and this is certainly the case when it comes to serving up a healthy meal for the family after over-indulging over the holiday season.
Chef Matt Conquest recommends his chimichurri steak recipe which he describes as not only tantalisingly scrumptious but also easy to make. It adds a fresh finish to your steak and the ingredients work well with chicken and fish too, making the dish ideal for several variations.
You can serve it with grilled corn and greens, or you can use it in a beef taco or a soft tortilla or, alternatively, eat it off the barbecue plate on its own.
A quality cut of meat always works best so select a good rib fillet, porterhouse or T-bone for the best flavour. The chimichurri mix can be made the day before to allow the flavours to develop and come together.
Ingredients
4 x 300g rib fillet steak
1 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 cup chopped coriander, chopped (optional)
2 garlic cloves crushed or 1 tbsp garlic paste
½ tsp dried oregano
(makes 4 steaks)
4 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
½ long red chilli, deseeded and pith removed and finely diced
Pinch of dried chilli flakes, optional but nice
Ingredients
4 x 300g rib fillet steak
1 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 cup chopped coriander, chopped (optional)
2 garlic cloves crushed or 1 tbsp garlic paste
½ tsp dried oregano
4 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
½ long red chilli, deseeded and pith removed and finely diced
Pinch of dried chilli flakes, optional but nice
(makes 4 steaks)
Method
- Season the steaks well with oil, salt and pepper.
- Make the chimichurri by blending the herbs, garlic, chilli, vinegar and oil.
- Taste and season the chimichurri (can be made the day before).
- Turn on the barbecue to a medium high or high heat.
- Sear the steaks to your desired level of ‘doneness’ and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
- After the steaks have rested, slice the steaks and serve on a plate or platter and give them a good coating of the chimichurri sauce and put the rest on the side to be added as needed.
