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Churrasco Steak and Arugula with Candied Pepper Chimichurri

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Churrasco Steak and Arugula with Candied Pepper Chimichurri

Quentin Bacon

15 mins total
5 mins prep

Recipe Filed Under
Steak, Latin American, Barbecue & Grilling, Easy, 30 Minute, Quick, Main Dish, Dinner

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Recipe courtesy of New Latin Classics by Lorena Garcia and Raquel Pelzel/Ballantine Books, 2011.

In Latin America, churrasco is a term used to define a thin, boneless cut of meat that cooks quickly on the grill. Most often we’re talking skirt steak-it is marbled with fat, giving it a huge, meaty flavor and lots of juiciness. Churrasco steak is usually served with chimichurri, a classic vinegary parsley-garlic-oregano sauce. I give it a twist by adding candied peppers for a tangy-sweet-sour kick.

Ingredients

Serves:

FOR THE CHIMICHURRI

1/2 cup finely minced candied Red Peppers

1/4 cup candied pepper liquid

1/4 cup brine-packed capers, rinsed and finely chopped

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

6 garlic cloves, very finely minced

2 shallots, very finely chopped

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

FOR THE STEAKS

4 8-ounce skirt steaks

2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt

1 tablespoon plus 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

4 cups baby arugula

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Directions

To make the chimichurri, place the candied peppers in a medium bowl with their liquid, capers, parsley, cilantro, garlic, and shallots and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the mixture is thick and emulsified. Set aside.

Prepare a hot charcoal or gas grill.

Season both sides of the skirt steaks with 2 tablespoons of the salt and 1 tablespoon of the black pepper and set on the grill. Cook without moving until there are grill marks, about 5 minutes. Turn over the steaks and cook the other side until there are grill marks and the steaks are cooked to your liking, about 3 minutes for medium-rare, 4 minutes for medium, and 5 minutes longer for medium-well. Use tongs to transfer the steaks to a large platter and set aside.

While the steaks rest, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Add the arugula and cherry tomatoes and gently toss to coat.

Arrange the 4 steaks on a large platter in a circular shape. Fill the center of the circle with the arugula and tomatoes and serve with the chimichurri on the side.