Ingredients for Grilled Strip Loin Steak With Bacon Chimichurri
- Garlic Cloves
- Fresh Thyme Sprigs
- Rosemary Sprigs
- Dry Red Wine
- Red Onion
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Strip Steaks
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup packed fresh parsley
- Oregano Leaves
- Rice Vinegar
- Lemon, Juice Of
- 4 slices bacon
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How to Make Grilled Strip Loin Steak With Bacon Chimichurri
- **Marinate the Steak (Prep time included in marinating time):** In a large, shallow dish, combine 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 1 cup red wine, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup olive oil.
- Add the steaks (about 2, 1-inch thick) to the marinade, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- **Prepare the Chimichurri Sauce:** In a food processor, pulse 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 cup packed fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/2 cup olive oil until finely pureed.
- Scrape the chimichurri into a bowl and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- **Cook the Bacon:** In a large skillet, cook 4 slices of bacon over moderate heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove from the skillet; drain on paper towels, and let cool completely before finely chopping.
- Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the skillet.
- **Grill the Steaks:** Preheat your grill to high heat.
- Remove steaks from marinade, discarding marinade, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Grill steaks for 7-8 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached, for a nice char.
- Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- **Finish the Sauce:** While steaks rest, heat the reserved bacon fat in the skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chimichurri sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped bacon.
- **Serve:** Pour the bacon-infused chimichurri sauce into a serving bowl.
- Carve the steaks crosswise into thick slices and serve immediately, spooning the chimichurri generously over the top.
- Enjoy with a Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
125g
Carbs
2g
