Chile-Rubbed Skirt Steak With Rustic Chimichurri

Steak with chimichurri is a classic combo. The bright, fresh herb topping contrasts beautifully with the smoky, spicy steak.

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoonssherry vinegar
    • 1/2 teaspoonlime zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh juice (from 1 lime)
    • 6 tablespoonsolive oil
    • 1/4 cuptorn fresh flat-leaf parsley
    • 1/4 cuptorn fresh cilantro
    • 1/4 cuptorn fresh mint
    • 2 tablespoonsminced shallots
    • 1 teaspoonfine sea salt
    • 3/4 teaspoonblack pepper
    • 1 1/2 teaspoonsancho chile powder
    • 1/2 teaspoonred chile flakes
    • 1 poundskirt steak

    Preparation

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    Excerpted from 100% Real by Sam Talbot. Copyright © 2017 Oxmoor House. Reprinted with permission from Time Inc. Books, a division of Time Inc. New York, NY. All rights reserved.

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    1. Preheat grill to medium-high (about 450°F). To prepare chimmichurri, whisk together the sherry vinegar, zest, juice, and 1/4 cup of the oil in a small bowl. Stir in the parsley, cilantro, mint, shallots, and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
     
    2. To prepare steak, combine the ancho chile powder, red chile flakes, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt
    and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the steak with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle both sides of the steak with the spice mixture.
     
    3. Grill, uncovered, to desired degree of doneness, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Let stand 10 minutes; cut diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Serve with the chimichurri.

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