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Grilled Steak and Peppers with Chimichurri Sauce

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  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 8
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Enjoy this grilled beef sirloin steaks drizzled with the chimichurri sauce and served with the bell peppers, tasty dinner - ready in just 25 minutes.
Updated May 20, 2013
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Ingredients

Chimichurri Sauce

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano
  • 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steak and Peppers

  • 2 (2-lb.) boneless beef sirloin steaks (1 inch thick)
  • 4 red bell peppers, halved, seeded

Steps

  •  
    1
    GRILL DIRECTIONS: Heat grill. In food processor bowl with metal blade or blender container, combine oil and vinegar. Add all remaining chimichurri sauce ingredients; process with on/off pulses until pureed. Spoon into small serving bowl.
  •  
    2
    When ready to grill, place steaks on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 18 to 22 minutes or until of desired doneness, turning once.
  •  
    3
    Meanwhile, place bell peppers skin side down on grill; cook 7 to 10 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Cut steaks into 8 pieces. Drizzle sauce over steaks. Serve bell peppers with steaks.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    To broil steaks, place on broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat, using times above as a guide, turning once. During last 7 to 10 minutes of cooking time, place bell peppers skin side up on broiler pan.
  • tip 2
    Chimichurri is a thick herb sauce from Argentina. Made with olive oil, vinegar, parsley, oregano, onion and garlic, chimichurri is traditionally served with grilled food.
  • tip 3
    Oregano is an herb popular in Mediterranean and Latin American cooking. A member of the mint family, oregano tastes similar to marjoram, but is not as sweet.
  • tip 4
    Use your own favorite cut of beef in place of the sirloin steaks.

Nutrition Information

270 Calories, 19g Total Fat, 21g Protein, 4g Total Carbohydrate, 1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
270
Calories from Fat
170
Total Fat
19g
29%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Cholesterol
60mg
20%
Sodium
250mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
1g
Protein
21g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
50%
50%
Vitamin C
90%
90%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Vegetable; 3 Lean Meat; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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