#CookOutWeek – Grilled Sirloin Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Grilled Sirloin Steaks are perfect for outdoor grilling on a budget. During the summer months here in Texas our family does a lot of grilling out on the patio because it’s quick and easy, and I don’t have to heat up the kitchen!  My family loves steak, especially thick cut Ribeyes, but it’s not always in the budget, so for a less expensive steak night, I will grill sirloin steaks. They are a much tougher cut of meat, but if you grill it right, they can be tender, juicy and delicious.  To amp up the flavor, I love to serve these steaks with Chimicurri sauce.

Chimichurri sauce is a garlicky tangy sauce from Argentina. I like it on fish, chicken, beef, pasta and vegetables.  I can practically put it on anything edible! It also works great as a marinade and baste while grilling.  You could also add it to softened butter for an awesome compound butter!

For this recipe, I rub the steaks on both sides with chimichurri and let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before grilling.

Chimichurri Sauce

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Author Jennifer Locklin

Ingredients

• 1 cup lightly packed chopped parsley ideally, flat leaf "Italian" parsley
• 3 to 5 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves optional
• 2 tablespoons shallot or onion minced
• 3/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
• 3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

• Place all chimichurri sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until well chopped, but not pureed. Reserve. *If not using right away, store in an airtight container in the refrigerate. Allow mixture to come to room temperature before using.

Grilled Sirloin Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

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Servings 4 servings

Author Jennifer Locklin

Ingredients

• 4 1-inch thick Sirloin Steaks
• 4 tablespoons prepared Chimichurri Sauce
• Kosher Salt
• Ground black pepper

Instructions

• Rub steaks on both sides with Chimichurri sauce, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Heat grill to high.
• Place the steaks on the grill and cook until browned and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Turn the steaks over and continue grilling for 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare (an internal temperature of 135 degrees F), 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140 degrees F) or 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well (150 degrees F).
• Tent loosely with foil and let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
• Serve with extra Chimichurri sauce for topping.

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