Description
Chimichurri steak lettuce wraps offer a fresh and flavorful twist on traditional wraps, featuring juicy grilled flank steak enveloped in crisp lettuce leaves. Marinated in a vibrant chimichurri sauce made from fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil, these wraps are perfect for gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. With their bold flavors and colorful presentation, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 large lettuce leaves (romaine or butter)
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil until chunky. Season with salt and pepper.
- Marinate flank steak in half of the chimichurri sauce for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Grill steak for about 5 minutes per side until it reaches desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Assemble wraps by placing sliced steak in lettuce leaves and drizzling with remaining chimichurri sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg