Easy Grilled Steak and Chimichurri

This easy grilled steak and chimichurri sauce with fries recipe is perfect for a 30 minute meal. The steak is grilled with chimichurri sauce brushed on, and then is served alongside fries for a filling and flavorful dinner.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

For the chimichurri sauce:

3/4 cup herby greens parsley or cilantro or a combination- I used mainly parsley and a sprig or two or cilantro
1/4 red onion
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1 jalapeno or fresno chile
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper Generous pinch of each

Other Ingredients:

1 steak 16 - 32 oz. Ribeye, flank or strip steak - or 4 smaller cut steaks
1 bag rench fries Frozen - I used Ore Ida extra crispy french fries

Instructions

For the chimichurri sauce:

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until combined and only a few chunks remain (about 15-30 seconds). Divide the chimichurri into two (one for steak marinade, one part for dipping).

To make the steak:

Pat steak dry and brush both sides with 1/2 of the chimichurri sauce. Let rest for 5 minutes (or let marinate up to overnight in the fridge).
Grill steak to doneness liking (rare=120-130, medium=135-145, well=155 & up)
Bake fries according to package instructions
Serve steak with fries, pour remaining sauce over fries and steak or serve on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

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