Churrasco-Style Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

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A Brazilian-style grilled flank steak marinated with garlic and herbs, served with a vibrant, tangy chimichurri sauce. This Brazilian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs flank steak, garlic cloves, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Rub the marinade evenly over 1.5 pounds flank steak, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to infuse flavor.
  3. Step 3: While the steak marinates, prepare the chimichurri by mixing 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a bowl; let sit at room temperature.
  4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 450°F). Remove steak from marinade and grill for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, until grill marks form and internal temperature reaches 130°F.
  5. Step 5: Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain and serve topped with 1/4 cup chimichurri sauce per serving.

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