ATCO Blue Flame Kitchens
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Sometimes all you want is just a classic steak dinner, with a simple iceberg salad and a beverage. Of course, we can’t help but give it a bit of a twist! For our Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, we give the steak just a hint of spice by rubbing it with a little cumin and coriander, then serve it with chimichurri, an Argentinian condiment that combines fresh parsley and oregano with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and just a touch of cayenne.
STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1/2 tsp (2 mL) cumin
1/2 tsp (2 mL) coriander
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground pepper
2 lb (1 kg) sirloin steak, 1 1/2 inches (3.75 cm) thick
Chimichurri Sauce (recipe below)
Combine oil, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper in a heavy zip-lock plastic bag. Add steak and squeeze bag to coat steak with seasoning mixture; seal bag. Let stand 15 - 30 minutes. Remove steak from bag. Grill steak over medium heat on natural gas barbecue to desired doneness. Serve with Chimichurri Sauce. Serves 6 - 8.
Chimichurri Sauce
1/2 cup (125 mL) olive oil
1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh parsley leaves
2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh oregano leaves
4 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 tsp (3 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Makes 1 cup (250 mL).
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