Chimichurri Sandwich

The perfect summer sandwich.

2 sandwiches
30 minutes
Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

Steak

  • Ribeye
    226 g1/2 lb
  • Salt
    a sprinkle
  • Cooking oil
    a drizzle

Sandwich components

  • Ciabatta rolls
    2
  • Mayonnaise
    to taste
  • Arugula
    a handful

Chimichurri sauce

  • Parsley, minced
    1 bunch
  • Olive Oil
    75 g3 parts
  • Red Wine Vinegar
    20 g1 part
  • Garlic, minced
    2 cloves
  • Dried oregano
    a sprinkle
  • Red Pepper Flakes
    a sprinkle
  • Salt
    to taste
  • Black Pepper
    to taste

Method

Step 1: Dry brine the steak

Add a generous sprinkle of salt to both sides of your steak. Let it rest uncovered in the fridge until ready to cook (this can also be done in advance overnight).

Step 2: Make the chimichurri sauce

Place a bowl on a scale and combine all the chimichurri ingredients. Mix them together and adjust the taste with extra salt, vinegar, or spices as necessary. Keep in mind, the chimichurri should have a strong acidity, herbaceous flavor, and a slight spiciness to complement the steak sandwich.

Step 3: Sear the steak

First, preheat a pan on high heat on the stove, aiming for at least 400° F/204° C. Then, add a drizzle of oil to the pan. Place the steak in the pan, pressing it down to ensure good contact during .

  • Turn the steak as needed until a nice brown crust forms on the outside, checking the internal temperature intermittently with a thermometer.

Once the internal temperature reaches 130° F/54° C, remove the pan from the heat. Allow the steak to rest for at least 6-8 minutes before slicing it into thin strips for the sandwiches.

Step 4: Toast the buns & assemble

While the meat is resting, slice and toast the ciabatta bread.

To assemble the sandwiches, spread some mayo on both slices of bread, then add chimichurri to the bottom slice. Next, add a layer of arugula, followed by slices of steak. Finally, top it off with more chimichurri and the second slice of bread. Enjoy.

“Every summer I get obsessed with chimichurri for a couple of weeks. Why? It pairs perfectly with seared meats. Here’s one of my favorite ways to pair the two.”

Ethan Chlebowski
Creator

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Nutritional Information

PER SANDWICH
Calories715
46g
46g
33g

FAQ

What kind of steak is best?

Ribeye, flank, or flatiron work well. You will want to get a cut of steak that has a good mix of lean meat and fat with a beefy flavor.

What should I do with the extra chimichurri?

You can add chimichurri to almost anything.