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Gaucho-Style Flatbread with Chimichurri


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  • Author: Denise Browning
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Grilled skirt steak with vibrant chimichurri sauce, atop cheesy naan. A Brazilian-inspired flatbread, perfect as a main or appetizer.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cups (118 ml) soy sauce
  • 1/4 cups (59 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) skirt steak
  • 1/2 lime
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cups (59 ml) red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
  • 1 1/2 limes
  • 3/4 cups (177 ml) olive oil
  • A pinch of salt
  • A pinch of ground black pepper
  • 4 Naan breads
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons tomato sauce
  • 2 cups (473 ml) provolone cheeses
  • Slivered or grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prepare the skirt steaks

  • Remove steaks from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Tenderize the meat by placing it on a cutting board, covering it with plastic wrap, and hammering both sides.
  • Whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, and black pepper. Marinate steaks for 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Remove meat from marinade and shake off excess.
  • Heat a large cast-iron griddle over high heat.
  • Sear steaks for about 2 minutes per side.
  • Place seared steaks in double-thickness aluminum foil and wrap well. Place wraps on a baking sheet, cover with an inverted pyrex, and let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  • Remove meat from foil, sprinkle with lime juice, and let sit for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain or chop finely.
  • While meat is wrapped, preheat oven to 400°F (204°C), prepare chimichurri sauce, and assemble flatbreads.

To prepare the chimichurri sauce

  • In a food processor, combine garlic, vinegar, parsley, oregano, lime juice, and olive oil. Process until blended but still chunky.
  • Transfer to a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.

To assemble the flatbreads

  • Place naan breads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Brush each bread with 1/4 teaspoon olive oil and spread 1 teaspoon of tomato sauce over each.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese on top of each bread.
  • If you prefer rare to medium-rare steak, bake flatbreads for 8 minutes. Then, add sliced or chopped steak, 2 tablespoons of chimichurri sauce per flatbread, and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
  • If you prefer well-done steak, add sliced or chopped steak and 2 tablespoons of chimichurri sauce per flatbread. Bake for 4-5 minutes, or until cheese melts. Serve immediately with remaining chimichurri sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, marinate the skirt steak for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  • To prevent the naan from becoming soggy, brush it with olive oil *after* spreading the tomato sauce.
  • Leftover chimichurri sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Brazilian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 flatbread
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 35
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 100