Spicy Skirt Steak Chimichurri And Corn Chili
- The chimichurri (makes 1 1/2 cups):
- 2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves (from 1 bunch)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- The steak:
- 1 (1 1/2 lb.) skirt steak, cut into 4-inch portions
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon hot chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- The corn chili:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (green and white portions separated)
- 3 cups cut fresh corn (from 5 ears) or thawed frozen corn (about 1 lb.)
- 1/2 cup drained, diced roasted red peppers
- 1/2 teaspoon hot chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Make chimichurri: Blend cilantro, garlic, oil and lemon juice and salt in blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
- Make steak: Prepare grill or preheat broiler or grill pan. Season steak with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook steak over medium flame, uncovered, for 4 minutes. Turn and cook for 4 more minutes. Transfer to board and let rest 5 minutes.
- Prepare corn chili: Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, add white of scallion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add corn, red pepper, chili powder and salt; cook, stirring, until corn is crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Slice steak; arrange on plates. Spoon chili onto plates; sprinkle with green of scallion. Serve with chimichurri.
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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spicy-skirt-steak-chimichurri-corn-chili (may not work)