Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 12 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 374kcal
These Chimichurri Steak Bites are bold, flavorful, and ready in just 20 minutes. They’re perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or protein-packed meal prep option. Juicy, tender steak is seared to perfection and tossed with a vibrant, herby, fresh chimichurri sauce that brings zesty flavor to every bite.
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Steak bites:
- 1.25 lb. top sirloin or flank steak
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (30g)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Chimichurri sauce:
- 1/2 cup cilantro loosely packed
- 1/2 cup parsley loosely packed
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (90g)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (60g)
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar (30g)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Chimichurri sauce: Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Store in the fridge until ready to use.
Steak bites: Cut steak into bite-sized pieces. Add to a bowl with the olive oil and seasonings and toss until evenly coated. *marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes, up to overnight, if desired.
Heat a cast iron or heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Grease if needed. Add the steak and cook for 7-8 minutes or until all sides are browned, flipping/ tossing halfway through.
Remove from heat. Let sit for 10 minutes then serve with chimichurri sauce and enjoy!
- Store: Store steak bites and chimichurri sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- To reheat: Reheat steak bites in a skillet for 4-5 minutes or until warmed through. You can also reheat steak bites in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.
Serving: 1/4 of the steak & chimichurri (125g steak + 42g sauce) | Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 59.5mg | Sodium: 672.9mg | Potassium: 588.2mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 1g