Description
Chimichurri steak lettuce wraps are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines juicy grilled flank steak with zesty chimichurri sauce, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. These wraps make for an easy, nutritious weeknight meal or an impressive addition to any gathering. With customizable toppings, they offer a light yet satisfying option that’s perfect for those looking to eat healthily without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 8 large lettuce leaves (romaine or butter)
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: Season flank steak with salt and pepper, then marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare chimichurri sauce: Blend parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt until slightly chunky.
- Cook the steak: Grill over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- Rest and slice: Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Assemble wraps: Place sliced steak in lettuce leaves and drizzle with chimichurri sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg