MATAMBRE WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

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This rolled flank steak, stuffed with piquant fillings and topped with garlicky chimichurri, is inspired by Argentinian matambre, which is usually fashioned from a cut of mature veal. It's no wonder that its name translates to "hunger killer." How could a great steak be more hearty than this one filled up with goodies?

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for oiling the grill grates
2 links (about 6 ounces) fresh chorizo, removed from casings
One 1 1/2-pound flank steak
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/3 cup green olives with pimento
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno slices
2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 peeled hard-boiled eggs, quartered lengthwise
1 medium carrot, cut into 3-by-1/4-inch sticks
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup loosely packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Kosher salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the flank steak: Prepare an outdoor grill for cooking over direct and indirect heat (if your grill has a thermometer, aim to keep the temperature at about 350 degrees F throughout grilling).
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring and finely crumbling with a wooden spoon until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and let cool.
  • Set the flank steak on a cutting board. Use a knife to score the steak down the middle against the grain, halfway through its thickness. Working from the center line, out toward the edges, cut thin flaps from the score to the edge, like a gatefold. Pound with the flat side of a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Sprinkle both sides of the steak with salt and pepper and brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Chop the cilantro, parsley, olives, pickled jalapenos and garlic together on a cutting board to make a chunky paste. Brush the steak with the mustard. Spread the herb paste over the steak, leaving empty a 1-inch border around the edges. Pat to adhere the paste to the meat. Starting a third of the way in from the right, make 4 equidistant lines of egg. Between the egg lines, mound lines of chorizo, then carrots and then peppers, covering all but that first third of the steak's surface. Roll the steak around the fillings like a jelly roll, from the filled to the empty side. Tie closed at 2-inch intervals around the circumference with kitchen twine. Tie 1 more piece of twine lengthwise around the meat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the steak on the direct-heat side of the grill to brown all 4 sides, about 2 minutes per side. Move the steak to the indirect-heat side of the grill, cover and cook, turning occasionally and testing the temperature frequently, until the very center reads 115 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, for a steak that is well-done on the outside and medium-rare in the center, 25 to 30 minutes more. Transfer the matambre to a cutting board to rest.
  • For the chimichurri sauce: Finely chop the cilantro, parsley and garlic on a cutting board. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the red pepper flakes, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in the olive oil.
  • Untie and slice the flank steak into 6-thick slices on a slight bias. Serve with the chimichurri sauce for drizzling.

REAL PENNYWISE
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


mary magdalene
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I used too much salt in the chimichurri sauce. Other than that, it was a delicious meal.


Mohammed Mahmoud
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I'm not a huge fan of flank steak, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meat was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Ejeh Paul
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Feri Jonga
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


jj92 Sahle
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I used too much salt in the chimichurri sauce. Other than that, it was a delicious meal.


Olivia Brooks
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I'm not a huge fan of flank steak, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meat was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Fatima Musa
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


bouchra ramdaoui
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Asifasifasif134 Asifasifasif134
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I used too much salt in the chimichurri sauce. Other than that, it was a delicious meal.


Alexander Arroyo
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I'm not a huge fan of flank steak, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meat was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Candy gamer happy Ramadan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover flank steak. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was the perfect complement. I served it with rice and beans and it was a delicious meal.


Md: Sumon
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The meat was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


MARIAM RAHMAN
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was the perfect complement. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Jowel Bappi
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of flank steak, but I'm so glad I did! The meat was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and beans and it was a perfect meal.


Vinny Manzo
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This dish was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Florida Lopez
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I've been looking for a good matambre recipe for a while and this one is definitely it. The meat was juicy and tender, and the chimichurri sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Andrew Sampson
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This recipe is a keeper! The matambre was cooked to perfection and the chimichurri sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and beans and it was a delicious meal.


mona khan
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.