📍 Where this dish comes from: Huancayo, Mantaro Valley
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A simple grilled churrasco steak finished with a bright, herby chimichurri — a staple of Peru’s many Argentine-influenced steakhouses.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Ingredients
- 4 skirt or flank steaks 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper
- 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring the steaks to room temperature and season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together the parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt to make the chimichurri.
- Grill the steaks over high heat 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Rest 5–10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Spoon the chimichurri generously over the sliced steak.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 420kcal | Protein: 36g | Fat: 29g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits
- Lean, high-protein steak with an herb-and-oil sauce adds flavor without any carbs.
Pairs Well With
- Huancaina Cauliflower
- Judías Verdes Saltadas

