Do you have big plans for Valentine’s Day? Does it involve preparing a delicious steak dinner for your loved one? Then check out this T-bone steak recipe!
Have you tried Chimichurri Sauce? (I am full of questions today, aren’t I?) Served with grilled meats it is a sauce that is wildly popular in South America. I am told it is as prevalent there as ketchup/catsup is in the US. I must admit I’ve not traveled to South America so I cannot attest to the authenticity of the recipe I use for Chimichurri Sauce. However, I can vouch that it is delicious!
The following recipe calls for fresh parsley and fresh cilantro, but many Chimichurri recipes use parsley and oregano, which is equally delicious. I choose the herbs based on the rest of the meal I am serving. I’ve also used different vinegar flavors with success. One suggestion: you may want to dial down the amount of garlic, especially on Valentine’s Day!
Oh, are you wondering why I am not showing you a photo of the T-bone steak WITH the Chimichurri Sauce? In the bottom corner of this photo do you see those chubby, little 16-month old fingers?
He kept pilfering the peppers off of the plate! I quickly picked him up then decided I’d better feed him and the rest of the kiddos. Next my husband walked in the door, also hungry and looking for food. Somehow I never did get back to taking a picture of the steak WITH the sauce!
My Valentine’s Day menu: Peppered T-bone steak with Chimichurri Sauce, a crisp salad, twice-baked potatoes, roasted asparagus, and homemade rolls. Dessert will definitely be Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes (my volcano-obsessed boys are SO excited for these individual cakes!).
Peppered T-bone Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
3 cloves garlic1 C packed fresh parsley1/4 C packed fresh cilantro1/2 C olive oil2 T white wine vinegar1 tsp sea salt1/8 tsp crushed red pepper1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 T-bone steaks1 1/2 T coarsely ground peppercorns1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1. Finely chop garlic, parsley, and cilantro (or use a food processor). Stir in oil, vinegar, salt, red pepper and fresh ground pepper (or mix in a food processor). Set aside. 2. Combine ground peppercorns and kosher salt. Press evenly onto beef steaks. Grill, 5-6 minutes per side for medium doneness (depending on size of steaks), turning once. 3. Allow steaks to rest for five minutes before serving. 4. Serve with Chimichurri sauce.
Now let's get down the important part of this post: The Giveaway Winner! Today's winner is #3 Michelle!
She said: Steak is my absolute favorite food. My choice is also a ribeye. I trim any extra fat off the edges and sprinkle them with garlic salt. My husband loves to brush a little butter over them, but that tends to make them too rich for my stomach. We grill them over charcoal until medium rare. Adding little baby red potatoes and a salad makes this my favorite meal. I always ask for this as my birthday dinner.
Congratulations, Michelle! I hope you enjoy The Healthy Beef Cookbook and items in the Beef Basket!
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