STEAKHOUSE STRIP STEAKS WITH CHIMICHURRI

Steakhouse Strip Steaks with Chimichurri image

Chilies and lime juice give this version of chimichurri sauce a zesty Southwest flair that's dynamite with cumin-rubbed steaks. You've got to try the thick herb sauce with salmon, too! -Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

4 boneless beef top loin steaks (8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
CHIMICHURRI:
2-1/2 cups chopped green onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves
2 tablespoons canned chopped green chilies
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons lime juice
Lime wedges

Steps:

Brush steaks with oil. Combine the cumin, salt and pepper. Rub over steaks; set aside., In a large skillet, saute onions and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil until tender. Cool slightly., In a food processor, combine the onion mixture, herbs, chilies, salt and pepper; cover and process until finely chopped. Add broth and lime juice. While processing, gradually add remaining oil in a steady stream., Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Serve with chimichurri and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 31g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 911mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 50g protein.