Chimichurri-Marinated Strip Filets
A homemade Chimichurri sauce is used as a marinade for Strip Steaks.
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 9
Ingredients
Chimichurri Sauce:
Preparation
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Step 1
Prepare Chimichurri Sauce. Place garlic in food processor container. Cover; process until finely chopped. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Cover; process until well blended. Remove and refrigerate 1/4 cup sauce for serving. Place beef Strip Filets and remaining sauce in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.
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Step 2
Remove filets from marinade; discard marinade. Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Place filets on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 11 to 15 minutes) for medium rare (145°F)to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
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Step 3
Serve filets with reserved Chimichurri Sauce.
Nutrition Information
229 Calories
3g SAT FAT
25g PROTEIN
2.1 mg IRON
4.9 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 229 Calories; 126 Calories from fat; 14g Total Fat (3 g Saturated Fat; 8 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 73 mg Cholesterol; 148 mg Sodium; 1 g Total Carbohydrate; 0.2 g Dietary Fiber; 25 g Protein; 2.1 mg Iron; 7.5 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 3.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 4.9 mg Zinc; 29 mcg Selenium; 0.9 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Iron.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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