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Skirt Steak with Avocado Chimichurri

Skirt Steak with Avocado Chimichurri

This Skirt Steak with Avocado Chimichurri is a delicious and flavorful dish, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 653 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

Avocado Chimichurri Sauce

  • 1 cup cilantro leaves packed
  • 1 cup parsley leaves packed
  • 1 tablespoon garlic roughly chopped
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium avocado diced, about 1 cup

Skirt Steak

  • 1 pound skirt steak
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt as needed for seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper as needed for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

Chimichurri Preparation

  • Add the cilantro, parsley, garlic, salt, cumin, and red pepper flakes to a food processor. Pulse until the leaves are coarsely chopped, about 5 pulses.
  • Add the red wine vinegar, pulse 5 times. Add the olive oil, pulse 5 times. The chimichurri sauce should be emulsified and the herbs coarsely chopped.

Add Avocado

  • Transfer the chimichurri sauce to a medium bowl. Cut the avocado into ½-inch dice. Add the avocado to the chimichurri and gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Prepare Steak

  • If the skirt steak comes in a long strip, cut across the grain into 2 to 3 smaller pieces, about 5 to 7 inches in length.
  • Thoroughly pat dry each steak with paper towels on each side. Generously season each side of the steaks with salt and pepper.

Cook Steak

  • Heat a large 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat for 3 minutes. Once hot, add the olive oil.
  • Use tongs to carefully add the steak to the pan, then press down on the surface a few times for more contact. Sear the first side until browned, about 2 to 4 minutes depending on the thickness of the meat. Flip and cook another 2 to 4 minutes.
  • For medium-rare doneness, cook steak until it reaches an internal temperature of 130°F.

Rest and Serve

  • Transfer steak to a cutting board, loosely cover with foil and rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Hold the carving knife at a 45-degree angle and then slice the steak against the grain, about ¼-inch thick slices. Transfer skirt steak to a serving plate and either top with avocado chimichurri sauce or put the sauce on the side.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 653kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 57g
Keyword Avocado Chimichurri, Beef, easy dinner, Grilling, sauce, Skirt Steak
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