Looking for a steak recipe that impresses and is nearly foolproof? Chef Carol Cotner Thompson’s awesome Gaucho Steak recipe feeds 4 (or two for those who prefer having killer steak sandwiches on Day 2) and comes together easily.
Ingredients
Gaucho Style Steak
1tspminced garlic
1tspfreshly chopped cilantro leaves
2Tbspolive oil
2Tbspfresh lemon juice
2Tbspfresh lime juice
1/2tspsalt
1tspcracked black pepper
1-1/2lbsskirt steaktrimmed
Chimichurri Sauce
1bunchparsley
1/2cupextra virgin olive oil
2Tbspred wine vinegar
2clovesgarlic
1tspchili flakees
1Tbspdried oregano
1tspsalt
Instructions
Combine all ingredients for stek marinade, and let steak marinate, refrigerated, for 1 - 3hrs.
For the Chimichurri: Mix all ingredients lightly in food processor until a coarse sauce is formed. Set aside for 2 hours.
Heat grill or pan to high heat, cook skirt steak to medium-rare, let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then cut on bias in 1/4 inch pieces, and top with chimichurri sauce.