Description
Mexican-inspired skirt steak rice bowls with chimichurri deliver bold flavors in one satisfying meal. Rich marinades and zesty herb sauce complement tender meat and fluffy rice for a complete dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak:
- 1.5–2 pounds (680–907 grams) skirt steak
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) neutral oil (grapeseed, canola, or avocado)
Rice and Base:
- 2–3 cups (400–600 grams) cooked white rice
Garnishes and Accompaniments:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cilantro chimichurri
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
- Pickled red onions (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry the skirt steak and generously coat with salt and pepper, allowing it to rest and absorb seasonings at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- While the steak rests, prepare the vibrant cilantro chimichurri sauce, ensuring all ingredients are finely chopped and well combined.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet on high heat for 5 minutes, creating an intense cooking surface that will develop a perfect sear on the steak.
- Drizzle oil into the scorching hot skillet and carefully place the steak, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until a rich golden crust forms and internal temperature reaches 125-130°F for medium-rare.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5-10 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and ensure maximum tenderness.
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain to maximize tenderness and create attractive, uniform pieces.
- Construct the rice bowls by layering fluffy rice as a base, arranging the sliced steak on top, and generously drizzling with the fresh chimichurri sauce.
- Enhance the bowl with optional garnishes like chopped herbs, sliced radishes, or additional sauce to personalize the dish.
Notes
- Maximize Flavor by letting the steak sit at room temperature before cooking, which helps it cook more evenly and develop a beautiful crust.
- Slice Against the Grain to ensure tender, easy-to-chew meat that melts in your mouth and prevents tough, chewy texture.
- Customize Dietary Needs by swapping white rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb option or using gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-sensitive diners.
- Enhance Meal Prep by cooking extra steak and chimichurri sauce to use in salads, tacos, or quick lunches throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg