Whether you are eating Whole30, AIP, or keto, this paleo Skirt Steak is the perfect celebratory menu item that comes together quickly and easily! The chimichurri sauce adds the most wonderful flavor.Â
Is there anything better in this world than a properly grilled steak?? (No. The answer is no.) We grill steak about once every 2 weeks in our household and it’s definitely an indulgence. We only buy grass-fed, pasture-raised steaks from the farmers market, and that can get a bit pricy if we aren’t careful. And when it’s a special treat like that, I get pretty devastated if it doesn’t taste right.
Paleo Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Thankfully, I’ve perfected my steak recipe over the past few years, and I love how it turns out almost every time now. And with the addition of my Creamy Chimichurri Sauce, it tastes amazing even when I overcook the steak sometimes.
Grilling Isn’t Necessary!
If you don’t own a grill, you can broil your paleo skirt steak or cook it on a cast-iron skillet. The creamy tartness of the chimichurri sauce complements the steak perfectly and I can’t believe I only discovered this combo recently.
Perfect for Leftovers
The best part, of course, is the leftovers, and I love to enjoy the steak the next day on a salad, tacos, or stir-fry. If you’ve been intimidated about cooking steak in the past, don’t be. It’s actually really easy, and the result is just so dang delicious!
Paleo Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 lb inside skirt steak
- 1 batch Creamy Chimichurri Sauce
Marinade
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/3 cup coconut aminos
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Place the skirt steak in a resealable bag or a glass container
- Whisk together all ingredients for the marinade pour over the steak.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
- Remove the steak from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
- Heat the grill or a cast iron skillet to medium high.
- Cook the steak 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare (135 degrees F), depending on the thickness of the steak. Cook longer if desired.
- Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes and make the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce during this time.
- Slice thinly against the grain and drizzle Creamy Chimichurri Sauce over the steak before serving.
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Carrie @ Clean Eating Kitchen says
This recipe literally is making me salivate, Jean. That sauce, too! Looks delicious and easy to make!
Renee says
My husband just had a chimichurri steak for his birthday dinner at a restaurant and I was thinking we needed to try making it at home! Now I can!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
I am a huge fan of chimichurri, I’ll put it on pretty much everything so I definitely need to try your creamy version out right away!
Jessica DeMay says
This steak looks so perfect and that sauce is so creamy! These pictures have my mouth watering!
Michele Spring says
This looks like the perfect recipe to make for my in-laws over the holiday this weekend when they come to visit. Feeds a crowd and impresses them too. Plus my mother-in-law is checking out this paleo thing for herself – it will be a good intro for her 🙂
Lori says
Yum! I love that you use avocado oil in the recipe. Looks delicious!
Cristina Curp says
Love the avocado in the marinade!
Karl @ Healthy Kreation says
Haha YES all in the name of good food! Thanks Jean!
Irena Macri says
I absolutely love a good skirt steak recipe, and chimichurri is always, always a good idea. Makes skirt steak feel like a delicacy.
ChihYu says
We serve at least once a week skirt steak at home and chimichurri sauce is definitely the go-to. Love your photos and recipes. They look delicious !
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
This steak looks perfect!!! I LOVE that beautiful chimichurri on there too, that’s one of my favorite sauces.
Katja says
My favorite way to eat steak. The sauce is so vibrant!!
Donna says
That colour is insane!! I love it and cant wait to make it!
Georgie says
Crikey the colour of that sauce is insane! I want to try it out! I bet it tastes just as good as it looks <3
Jean Choi says
The sauce alone makes the recipe! It’s my favorite that I make regularly.
Darryl Edwards says
This recipe just jumps off the page and made me instantly hungry! Thanks for inspiring me to cook this tonight! Yum.
Part K says
Made this tonight. Followed the recipe exactly (which is kinda new for me ;).
Absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing such a great recipe.
Jean Choi says
So glad you liked it!!
Susan says
Where is the recipe for chimmicurri sauce
Jean Choi says
There’s a clickable link to the recipe in the recipe box. You can find it here: https://whatgreatgrandmaate.com/creamy-chimichurri-sauce-paleo-vegan/