Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup (about 15) peeled garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup Sherry wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves
- 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 2 1 1/2-pound flat iron steaks
- 3 cups oak- or hickory-wood smoke chips, soaked in cold water at least 30 minutes, drained
- 1 8-inch square disposable aluminum foil baking pan
- Finely chop first 7 ingredients in processor.
- Set sauce aside.
- Cook butter in small heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until brown, about 2 minutes.
- Add sauce; stir 1 minute.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
- Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper.
- Place soaked wood chips in foil pan.
- Place foil pan directly atop coals on barbecue.
- When chips begin to smoke, place steaks on grill rack directly over chips and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Remove steaks from grill; let stand 5 minutes.
- Thinly slice steaks across grain.
- Serve with chimichurri sauce.
extravirgin olive oil, garlic, sherry wine vinegar, parsley, fresh cilantro, fresh oregano, thyme, butter, minutes, aluminum foil baking pan
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-flat-iron-steak-with-chimichurri-sauce-108297 (may not work)