Pan Seared Vacio and Chimichurri

Juicy, perfectly seared Vacio steak slices topped with vibrant green chimichurri sauce, artfully arranged on a dark slate serving board. A small black bowl filled with extra chimichurri sits nearby, surrounded by fresh parsley leaves. The contrast of the pink, tender steak with the bright green chimichurri and dark background creates a visually appealing presentation.

Enjoy a classic Argentinian-style Pan-Seared Vacio (Flank Steak) with Chimichurri Sauce. This flavorful dish combines tender, spice-rubbed flank steak with the bold and herbaceous flavors of Chimichurri sauce. It’s perfect served over mashed potatoes or paired with grilled vegetables for a hearty and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

  • Chimichurri sauce:
    • 3 cups fresh parsley , washed and rinsed, chopped (you can also use spinach instead or mix both)
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 5 garlic cloves
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Ingredients for flank steak:
    • 1 pound flank steak
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon parsley
    • ¼ teaspoon sage
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon curry
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon basil
    • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
    • ¼ teaspoon coriander
    • 3 cloves garlic chopped
    • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. How to make Chimichurri sauce:
  2. Place all ingredients for the sauce in the food processor and blend for about 4 minutes until you get a pesto-like sauce.
  3. Using a spatula, transfer the sauce into a bowl. Add more parsley (or spinach) if needed.
  4. How to cook Vacio:
  5. Mix all spices together in a small bowl. Rub spices on both sides of flank steak, scatter chopped garlic over steak.
  6. Heat a large skillet on high heat until very hot, add 2 tablespoons olive oil (it should sizzle). Add flank steak (with spices and garlic) and sear it on high heat about 4 minutes on one side. Flip it over, add 2 more tablespoons of olive oil, and sear 4 minutes on another side.
  7. Cover the skillet with the lid – let the flank steak rest, covered, for about 5 or 8 minutes.
  8. Transfer cooked flank steak onto the large platter and slice it into thin strips, against the grain.
  9. Place strips of flank steak in the middle of each plate, top with a spoonful of Chimichurri sauce and Enjoy!

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