Description
Savory skirt steak rice bowls with chimichurri invite culinary adventure from Argentina’s passionate grilling traditions. Herb-packed sauce and perfectly seared meat combine for a bold, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 to 2 pounds (0.45 to 0.9 kilograms) skirt steak
- 2–3 cups cooked white rice
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (grapeseed, canola, or avocado)
Garnish and Serving Ingredients:
- 1 cup cilantro chimichurri sauce
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
- Pickled red onions (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the steak by patting it dry with a clean kitchen towel. Generously season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Allow the meat to come to room temperature for approximately 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Craft the vibrant chimichurri sauce using fresh cilantro, following the specified recipe instructions. Ensure all ingredients are finely chopped and well-combined.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet on high heat for 5 minutes until it’s extremely hot. Carefully add a thin layer of oil to the pan. Gently place the seasoned steak into the skillet, allowing it to sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 125-130°F for a perfect medium-rare finish.
- Remove the steak from the heat and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. This crucial step allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat. After resting, slice the steak thinly across the grain to maximize tenderness.
- Construct the rice bowls by creating a base of fluffy rice. Artfully arrange the thinly sliced steak on top of the rice. Drizzle generously with the prepared chimichurri sauce. Enhance the presentation with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and optional garnishes such as tangy pickled red onions, fresh cilantro leaves, and zesty lime wedges.
Notes
- Maximize Flavor by letting steak rest at room temperature before cooking, allowing even seasoning and more tender meat.
- Achieve Perfect Doneness by using a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, ensuring juicy and perfectly cooked steak every time.
- Enhance Texture by slicing steak thinly against the grain, which breaks down muscle fibers and creates more tender, melt-in-your-mouth bites.
- Customize for Dietary Needs by swapping rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option or using gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-sensitive diners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg