Argentinean Barbecued Steak Recipes

ARGENTINIAN STEAK WITH RED CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Place parsley, onion, tomato, bell pepper, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, bay leaf, black pepper, and chile flakes into a large bowl. Allow to sit for 30 minutes.
• Mix vinegar and water into the chimichurri and allow to sit for another 30 minutes.
• Mix olive oil into the mixture and transfer to a glass, non-reactive, container with a lid. Make sure liquid covers the ingredients; if not, add equal parts water, red wine vinegar, and oil until it does. Place in the refrigerator and let stand, 6 hours, up to 2 days.
• Poke steaks all over with a fork. Mix sweet onions, cilantro, white wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, and cumin together for beef in a bowl.
• Place steaks into marinade and refrigerate for 6 hours, to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Sear steaks on the preheated grill, about 2 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium and grill until desired doneness level, or about 5 minutes per side. Serve with chimichurri.

ARGENTINEAN BARBECUED STEAK

Steps:

• Make Chimichurri:.
• Place the vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, and garlic in a blender and puree.
• With the motor running, add the olive oil, blending until the sauce comes together.
• Add the red pepper flakes and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
• Serve at room temperature.
• For the Steak:.
• Rub the steaks with the olive oil and season them with salt. Grill the steaks on medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for a medium-rare to medium, or longer for medium-well or well done.
• Serve topped with Chimichurri Sauce.

GRILLED STEAK AND EGGS ARGENTINEAN STYLE

Steps:

• For the chimichurri:
• Combine the parsley, oregano, cilantro and garlic in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the paprika, vinegar, oil and salt and pepper, to taste, and process until smooth. Scrape into a bowl and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
• The sauce can be made 8 hours in advance tightly covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.
• For the steak and sausages:
• Heat the grill to high. Brush the steak and sausages with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill the steak until golden brown and slightly charred on both sides and cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 4 minutes per side. Grill the sausages until golden brown on both sides and just cooked though, about 15 minutes. Remove the steak and sausages from the grill to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice and reserve.
• For the eggs:
• Heat a large cast iron pan on top of the grill. Once the pan is hot add the butter and eggs and either fry or scramble. Remove the eggs to a serving platter and top with the chimichurri and sliced sausages. Arrange the steak around the eggs and serve with Garlic Toast.
• For the garlic toast:
• Heat the grill to high. Toast bread on both sides until lightly golden brown, about 20 seconds per side. Remove from grill, rub with the cut side of garlic and drizzle with olive oil.

ARGENTINEAN BARBECUED STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat your grill to high or preheat a ridged grill pan until very hot.
• Rub the steaks with the olive oil and season them with salt. Grill the steaks for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for a medium-rare to medium, or longer for medium-well or well done. Serve with Chimichurri Sauce
• To make the Chimichurri, place the vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, and garlic in a blender and puree. With the motor running, add the olive oil, blending until the sauce comes together. Add the red pepper flakes and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Serve at room temperature.
• Yield: 1 1/2 cups

ARGENTINE GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Score the steak 1/4 inch deep on both sides; rub the black pepper on both sides of the steak, amount depending on your tolerance for black pepper! Place in a large shallow dish or a thick ziplock plastic bag. Combine olive oil and the remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir well.
• Pour the marinade mixture over the steak; cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
• Remove the steak from marinade, discarding the marinade.
• Grill, covered, over medium-hot coals (350 to 400 degrees) for 4 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness.
• Let rest for 5 minutes, covered. To serve, slice the steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Enjoy!