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Chimichurri Steak Bites

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

For the steak marinade:

  • pounds sirloin filets cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the chimichurri:

  • cup fresh parsley leaves packed
  • cup fresh cilantro leaves packed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves packed
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

For the steak and marinade:

  • Add all the marinade ingredients (except for the salt and pepper) to a plastic storage bag and seal. Shake to combine ingredients. Add steak and seal again. Place in bowl and them into fridge to marinade for 6-8 hours.
  • Remove steak from bag and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a cast iron skillet and place over high heat. Once the oil starts to smoke, add steak to skillet (you may have to cook in batches to accomodate all the steak). Cook for 1 minute or until it turns black. Flip and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat. Let cool for 5 minutes and then serve with chimichurri sauce for dipping.

For the chimichurri:

  • Add all ingredients except for the olive oil into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until mixture is all chopped up. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if necessary. With the processor on, drizzle in olive oil until it has all been added. Turn off processor. Set aside for after the steak is cooked.

Notes

Marinade adapted from Grandbaby Cakes