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Garlic & Herb Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Drizzle

Big Daddy fires up for this one because skirt steak is the people's cut — big flavor, affordable price, and when you marinate it in garlic, rosemary, lime, and smoked paprika, it comes off the grill tasting like a million bucks. Then you hit it with chimichurri — that vibrant green Argentine sauce that's basically liquid sunshine — and suddenly your backyard becomes Buenos Aires. Slice it AGAINST the grain, don't forget that part, or Big Daddy will be very disappointed in you.
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings: 3
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
For the Steak:
  • 1.5 lbs skirt steak flank steak also works
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
For the Chimichurri Sauce:
  • 1 cup fresh parsley packed
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 small red chili or 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • To Garnish:
  • Lime wedges
  • Extra herbs
  • Crushed chili flakes optional

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Coat skirt steak in marinade in a resealable bag. Marinate at least 1 hour, ideally 3–4 hours (or overnight).
CHIMICHURRI: Finely chop parsley, cilantro, and garlic (or pulse in a food processor). Combine with red chili, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let sit at least 30 minutes before serving.
  1. Remove steak from fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Pat lightly dry.
GRILL METHOD: Preheat grill to high heat (450–500°F). Oil grates. Cook steak 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
    CAST IRON METHOD: Heat heavy skillet until smoking hot. Add oil. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently for even contact.
    1. Transfer to a wooden board and rest 10 minutes.
    IMPORTANT: Slice against the grain on a bias into thin strips.
    1. Spoon chimichurri generously over the sliced steak. Finish with a sprinkle of sea salt and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.