“Private Picky Eater” a.k.a. our 11-year-old suggested we smother chimichurri sauce into a Stuffed Flank Steak instead of traditional cheese and peppers. Who are we to deny him this growth opportunity. Smoked with mesquite, the taste was out of this world! A budding Chef in the making!
Chimichurri Stuffed Flank Steak
Course: Grills, Recipes, Red MeatServings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients
1 2-3 lbs Flank Steak
Kosher Salt
Fresh Cracked Pepper
Optional: Traeger Mesquite or Signature Wood Pellets
For the Chimichurri Sauce
1 cup Flat Leaf Italian Parsley
1 cup Fresh Cilantro
1 Onion, Red or Sweet
5 Cloves Garlic
3/4 cup extra virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cut red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice (or lime)
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Directions
- Prep your grill to 450F
- For the Chimichurri Sauce
- Put all of the ingredients for the Chimichurri into a food processor and pulse until you have a thick sauce consistency. Note: Leftover Chimichurri can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For the Flank Steak
- With a very sharp knife, take your time and butterfly the Flank Steak. We’ve linked to a tutorial below.
- Pound the Steak evenly flat in the middle if necessary
- Pour an even layer of Chimichurri Sauce in the middle of the Steak.
- Cut three to four even lengths of twine and place under the Steak. Keep two of the pieces close to the ends.
Tip: Use more twine if you wish to slice into individual pinwheel servings, placing approximately 1-1.5in apart. - Roll the steak from one end and tie the ends tight. Some of the sauce will seep out, this is ok.
- Place the Steak on the grates and smoke (using Super Smoke if available) approximately 15 minutes, then flip and cook another 10-15 minutes. Using the thermometer, poke the middle of the steak and pull at approximately 125F for well-done ends and medium rare center.
- Let the Steak rest for 10 minutes, slice and enjoy!
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