Gaucho Steak with 4-Herb Chimichurri
Recipe from Family Circle

This Mexican-inspired grilled steak recipe is flavored with a delicious herb pasilla chile, onion, and red pepper marinade.


Gaucho Steak with 4-Herb Chimichurri

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Ingredients
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    Steak:
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  • 3 tablespoons
    tequila
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  • 2 tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • 1 tablespoon
    freshly squeezed lemon juice
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  • 1 tablespoon
    freshly squeezed lime juice
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  • 1 teaspoon
    minced garlic
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  • 1 teaspoon
    cilantro
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1 teaspoon
    cracked black pepper
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  • 1-1/2 pounds
    skirt steak, trimmed
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    Chimichurri:
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  • 2 tablespoons
    red wine vinegar
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  • 2 tablespoons
    extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 2 tablespoons
    fresh cilantro
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  • 2 tablespoons
    fresh parsley
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  • 2 tablespoons
    minced white onion
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  • 2 tablespoons
    minced sweet red pepper
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  • 2 tablespoons
    minced garlic
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  • 1 tablespoon
    fresh basil, chopped
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  • 1 tablespoon
    fresh oregano
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  • 1 tablespoon
    dried pasilla chiles
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  • 2 teaspoons
    cracked black pepper
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  • 1 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    ground cumin
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Directions
1.
Steak: In a small bowl, mix tequila, oil, lemon and lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper. Combine with steak in a resealable plastic bag and marinate, refrigerated, for 2 hours.
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Meanwhile, prepare Chimichurri: Combine vinegar, oil, cilantro, parsley, onion, red pepper, garlic, basil, oregano, pasilla chiles, pepper, salt and cumin in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped; let sit for 2 hours at room temperature.
3.
Heat grill or grill pan to high heat. Cook steak to medium-rare, about 8 minutes, turning once. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes then slice across the grain into 1/4-inch pieces. Serve topped with Chimichurri sauce.

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