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20-Min Chimi Skirt Steak

Argentinian grilled skirt steak with a bright chimichurri punch—seared hard in a cast iron for a charred crust and medium-rare center. No marinating, no fuss, just the parrilla magic in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
48g
20-Min Chimi Skirt Steak
casualrusticargentinianbeefjuicycharredtenderweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Blitz parsley, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and red pepper flakes in a food processor until bright green and chunky.

  2. Step 2

    Pat the skirt steak dry. Season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  3. Step 3

    Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over high heat until it smokes, about 2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Lay the steak in the pan without moving. Sear for 2 minutes until the bottom is dark and charred.

  5. Step 5

    Flip once and sear the other side for 90 seconds. Center should feel soft when poked—that's medium-rare.

  6. Step 6

    Transfer to a plate and rest 3 minutes. Slice against the grain and drizzle with chimichurri.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet
  • food processor
  • instant-read meat thermometer (optional)
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife

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