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Chimichurri-Style Steak with Black Bean–Corn Salad
4 servings
35 minutes total
  • Preheat grill; prepare salad through step 1 (15 minutes)
  • Prepare steaks and complete salad; serve (20 minutes)

Chimichurri-Style Steak

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley
  • 6 pepperoncini (or banana) peppers
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ lb boneless grilling steaks (such as New York strip, ribeye, or tenderloin)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon, for juice

Steps

    1. Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium-high. Chop parsley finely (1 cup). Chop pepperoncini finely, discarding stems and seeds (¼ cup). Combine parsley, pepperoncini, oil, garlic, and oregano.
    2. Season steaks with salt and pepper, then place on grill (wash hands). Coat tops of steaks with one-half parsley mixture; grill 3 minutes without flipping, then flip steaks and coat other side with remaining half parsley mixture. Grill 3–5 more minutes until steaks are 125°F (for medium rare; warm red center), 130°F (for medium; warm pink center), or up to 170°F (for well done). Remove steaks from grill and let stand 5 minutes before serving; temperature will rise 5–10°F during this time.
    3. Top steaks evenly with butter; squeeze lemon juice over steaks. Serve.

Black Bean–Corn Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 ears fresh corn
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 bag chopped romaine (9–10 oz)
  • 2 cups seasoned tortilla strips
  • ½ cup spicy ranch dressing
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps

    1. Remove husks and silks from corn; slice kernels off cobs (2–3 cups). Drain and rinse beans.
    2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add corn; cook and stir 2–4 minutes until tender. Transfer corn to salad bowl.
    3. Add beans, romaine, tortilla strips, dressing, and oregano to bowl; toss and serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with Cuban bread and strawberry tart for dessert.
  • Cooking the steaks with chimichurri sauce adds flavor and texture.

Chimichurri-Style Steak

The doneness temperatures for medium rare and medium stated above are traditional temperatures used for cooking steak, but are not recommended by the USDA. To maintain food safety, the USDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F, as measured using a food thermometer, with a 3-minute rest time before carving.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Black Bean–Corn Salad

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Chimichurri-Style Steak

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 470, Total Fat 28g, Sat Fat 9g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 160mg, Sodium 550mg, Total Carb 3g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 0g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 50g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 30%, Potassium 15%

Black Bean–Corn Salad

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 280, Total Fat 16g, Sat Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 5mg, Sodium 420mg, Total Carb 32g, Fiber 4g, Total Sugar 1g, (Incl. 1g Added Sugars), Protein 5g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 6%, Iron 6%, Potassium 6%