Description
Succulent Argentinian steak with chimichurri highlights bold flavors dancing across tender meat and creamy sweet potato mash. Rich herbal green sauce complements perfectly grilled beef, promising a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 piece steak (ribeye, sirloin, or preferred cut)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup mixed fresh herbs (parsley, basil, cilantro)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sweet Potatoes and Dairy:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Craft the vibrant green sauce by blending parsley, basil, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until achieving a silky, uniform texture. Allow the mixture to rest and intensify its flavors.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, preparing for an optimal steak sear. The pan should be hot enough to create a beautiful caramelized exterior.
- Generously season the steak with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor development.
- Add a touch of olive oil to the scorching skillet and carefully place the steak, searing for 3-4 minutes per side depending on desired doneness. Aim for a rich, golden-brown crust.
- Transfer the steak to a resting surface, allowing internal juices to redistribute and ensure tenderness.
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes, then submerge in salted boiling water. Cook until potatoes yield effortlessly when pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly and mash with butter, incorporating salt and pepper until achieving a luxuriously smooth consistency.
- Slice the rested steak against the grain to maximize tenderness and presentation.
- Plate the mashed sweet potatoes as a creamy foundation, strategically arrange steak slices on top, and generously drizzle the prepared green sauce.
- Optionally garnish with additional fresh herbs for a final touch of color and aromatic complexity.
Notes
- Enhance searing by patting steak dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a perfect golden-brown crust.
- Customize green sauce by adjusting herb ratios or adding a splash of white wine vinegar for extra tanginess.
- Opt for grass-fed beef to boost nutritional value and create a more sustainable meal choice.
- Transform into a gluten-free and dairy-free dish by using coconut butter for mashed sweet potatoes and checking olive oil ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg