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Recipe: chimichurri-marniated strips filets

Summer Grilling Steaks
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chimichurri-marniated strips filets

A homemade Chimichurri sauce is used as a marinade for Strip Steaks.

Ingredients

  • 4 beef top loin filets, cut 1 inch thick (about 4 to 6 oz each)
  • CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions

1. Prepare Chimichurri Sauce. Place garlic in food processor container. Cover; process until finely chopped. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Cover; process until well blended. Remove and refrigerate 1/4 cup sauce for serving. Place beef filets and remaining sauce in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.

2. Remove filets from marinade; discard marinade. Place filets on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 12 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 10 to 13 minutes) for medium rare (145°F)to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

3. Serve filets with reserved Chimichurri sauce.

NUTRITION INFORMATION
Nutrition information per serving: 229 calories; 14 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 8 g monounsaturated fat); 73 mg cholesterol; 148 mg sodium; 1 g carbohydrate; 0.2 g fiber; 25 g protein; 7.5 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 3.3 mcg vitamin B12; 2.1 mg iron; 29.0, mcg selenium; 4.9 mg zinc; 0.9 mg choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; and a good source of iron.

Summer Grilling |  Steaks