Flank Steak and Veggie Kebabs with Chimichurri Sauce
It’s supposed to be nearly 50 degrees for the next two days here in Minnesota! In December, in Minnesota, that means grilling season! 😉 These flank steak kebabs have wonderful flavor and are mostly hands off. The chimichurri sauce is fresh and vibrant on the side!
Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 pounds flank steak, cut into 1” pieces
1/2 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp lime juice
2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small red onion, cut into chunks
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 zucchini, sliced into 1/2” rounds
Olive oil and salt for vegetables
Skewers, soaked in water
Directions:
Add the cubed steak to a bowl or gallon sized Ziploc bag with next 9 ingredients (olive oil through garlic) and toss well to coat. Allow to marinate 2-3 hours or overnight.
Add onion, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to a large bowl. Toss lightly with olive oil and kosher salt, just enough to coat. Let sit 5-10 minutes or until ready to assemble kebabs.
Next, assemble the steak kabab skewers by adding a piece of the steak, followed by red onion, then steak, then tomato, then steak, then zucchini, repeating until you have roughly three pieces of steak and three veggies on each skewer.
Once ready to grill, place a grill pan over medium-high heat drizzle in a touch of oil, and grill the kabobs for about 6-8 minutes, turning them to char on each side, or until medium rare. (Alternately, you can use your outdoor grill. Grill on medium low for 7-8 minutes on each side).
Serve hot, fresh off the grill with your favorite sides. We like to drizzle Chimichurri sauce on the plate or use for dipping the kebabs.
Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients:
2 cups well packed fresh parsley
1 cup well packed fresh cilantro
1 tsp dried oregano (I like to substitute Penzey’s Foxpoint seasoning)
1 small shallot
3 garlic cloves
3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
3/4 cup olive oil
Directions:
Combine all ingredients except olive oil in food processor until evenly diced. Stream in olive oil and continue to process until smooth consistency.