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Grilled Chimichurri Steak Bowl (30 Minute Recipe)

Grilled Chimichurri Steak Bowl is a quick 30-minute dinner featuring juicy grilled flank steak, charred vegetables, fluffy rice, and fresh homemade chimichurri. Perfect for meal prep and weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Steak & Vegetables

  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • Kosher salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • 2 ears sweet corn husks removed
  • 2 medium zucchini quartered lengthwise
  • 8 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 –2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Classic Chimichurri Sauce

  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro optional
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For Serving

  • Herbed lemon rice
  • Chopped lettuce spinach, or arugula
  • Crumbled cotija cheese
  • Fresh herbs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (450–500°F).
  • Pat the flank steak dry and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Toss the corn, zucchini, and tomatoes with avocado oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Grill the steak for about 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Grill the vegetables for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly charred.
  • Remove everything from the grill and let the steak rest for at least 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the chimichurri by combining parsley, cilantro, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until combined.
  • Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.
  • Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces and toss with fresh lemon juice.
  • Assemble the Grilled Chimichurri Steak Bowl by layering rice, greens, grilled vegetables, sliced steak, and generous spoonfuls of chimichurri sauce. Add cheese and herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Use sirloin or skirt steak if flank steak isn't available.
  • Cotija cheese can be replaced with feta.
  • This recipe also works well with grilled chicken.
  • Serve with grilled bread or a crisp green salad.