Chimichurri Steak Tacos Recipe

The first time I had chimichurri I died and went to heaven. Now I want to dowse all my food in it. Dredge my steak, chicken and even veggies in this wonderful, delicious fresh tangy sauce. Make it up into chimichurri steak tacos and it’s all you’ll ever want to eat ever again.

What is chimichurri

Chimichurri comes from Argentina. When you go to any argentine restaurant make sure to ask for a side of this bad boy! The three main characters are: oregano, cilantro, and parsley.

Blend up handfuls of fresh herbs, red wine vinegar, lime, garlic, red pepper flakes, oil, and some salt and pepper and you have the freshest little condiment ever. Bursting with flavor, I tell ya.

How to make this chimichurri steak tacos recipe

How to cook the perfect steak.

1. Use a hot cast iron skillet, room temp steak, and plenty of oil.
2. Generously salt and pepper steak.
3. When skillet is evenly heated and very hot cook steak on both sides for about 4-6 minutes. so it has a nice crust and until desired done-ness.

How to make roasted corn and tomatoes

On a sheet pan cut corn off it’s cob and slice the tomatoes in half. Place them on a foil lined cookie sheet a boil them for a few minutes on broil. Top the chimichurri steak tacos with the roasted corn and tomatoes, chimichurri and cojita cheese.

 Again, Argentina, you’re the best {drops mic}.

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Chimichurri Steak Tacos Recipe

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

These chimichurri steak tacos are the most delicious fresh flavorful tacos you'll ever have! A meal everyone will love. 

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: taco

Servings: 6

Calories: 364 kcal

Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

tacos

• 9 oz grilled steak sliced thin, see blog post for tips
• 1 ear corn grilled and cut from cob
• 1 pint roasted tomatoes see blog post for how to roast
• 1 avocado sliced
• 6 fresh tortillas corn or flour

chimichurri

• 1 1/2 c fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 c fresh cilantro
• 1/2 c fresh oregano
• 2 limes juiced
• 1 T red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 t salt
• 1/2 t pepper
• 1/4 t red pepper flakes
• 1/2 c EVOO

Instructions

Chimichurri

1. In food processor or blender, blend all ingredients for chimichurri sauce. Store in refrigerator.

Taco Assembly

1. Prepare tacos by placing steak, avocado, corn, and tomatoes in taco, then top with chimichurri.

Nutrition Facts

Chimichurri Steak Tacos Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 taco)

Calories 364 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 25g 38%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Cholesterol 25mg 8%

Sodium 556mg 23%

Potassium 371mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 25g 8%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g 24%

Vitamin A 39.8%

Vitamin C 36.5%

Calcium 14.4%

Iron 23.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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