Chimichurri Sandwich
This sandwich is the perfect vehicle to showcase chimichurri and a quality steak.
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
Ingredients
Steak
- ribeye226 g1/2 lb
- salta sprinkle
- cooking oila drizzle
Sandwich components
- ciabatta rolls2
- mayonnaiseto taste
- arugulaa handful
Chimichurri sauce
- parsley, minced1 bunch
- olive oil75 g3 parts
- red wine vinegar20 g1 part
- garlic, minced2 cloves
- dried oreganoa sprinkle
- red pepper flakesa sprinkle
- saltto taste
- black pepperto 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.
FAQ
Also Appears In
Free Spice Guide
Join The Mouthful Newsletter to receive our essential spices list pdf.
Just subscribe to our weekly newsletter where 60,000+ readers get lifestyle protocols, recipe frameworks, Q&A from expert home cooks, and cooking trends explained.
We hate spam too. Unsubscribe anytime.