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Blackened Steak Chimichurri Sauce

Blackened Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Course Entree
Cuisine South American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Blackened Steak

  • 1.5 lbs. sirloin steaks
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Chimichurri Sauce

  • 1 cup pea shoots
  • 1 cup arugula sprouts
  • 1 cup Italian parsley
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Add the onions, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a pan.  Cook on medium heat until the onions are golden brown.  

  2. Add the onions and all of the other chimichurri sauce ingredients into a food processor.  Puree until smooth.  Season well with salt and pepper

  3. marinade the steaks with the chimichurri sauce and let sit for a couple of hours

  4. Season the steaks well with the blackening spice and salt.  Grill on the barbecue or grill for 3 minutes per side.  Aim for medium rare.  There should be dark pink juices coming out of the top of the steak while it rests.

  5. Let the steaks rest for a few minutes and then slice and serve with extra chimichurri sauce on top.