Chimichurri Skirt Steak
Serves: 6 to 8
Ingredients
Creamy Risotto Style Rice
1 cup Los Altos Crema Centroamericana
½ cup Los Altos Queso Quesadilla, grated
¼ cup Los Altos Queso Cotija Molido
2 T Unsalted Butter
4 cups Cooked long grain white rice
2 Ears of grilled corn, cut from cob
1 Poblano Chile, fire roasted, peeled and deseeded, ½ inch dice
Salt to taste
Chimichurri Marinade, (Yield 2 Cups)
1 ½ cups Olive oil
2 cups Parsley & Cilantro, firmly pack
½ cup Oregano leaves
10 Cloves of garlic
½ Onion, roughly chopped
Juice from a lime
2 T Agave nectar
1 T Salt
4 t Fresh ground pepper
3 lb Skirt Steak
Chimichurri Marinade & Grilling Instructions
1) In a food processor, pulse together the cilantro, parsley, oregano, garlic and onions. Blend to a chunky pulp.
2) Transfer into a bowl and whisk with olive oil, agave nectar, and season with salt and pepper. Reserve.
3) Marinade skirt steak at least 4 hours prior to cooking, but recommend to marinade for at least a day.
4) Remove steak from the marinade, grill to desired doneness with grill on high to achieve good grill marks; grill should be at 350°-400° F.
5) Carve meat and serve with creamy risotto style rice.
Creamy Risotto Style Rice
1) In a large sauté pan, add the rice, grilled corn, diced poblano chiles and Los Altos Crema Centroamericana.
2) Simmer until mixture binds together.
3) Top with shredded Los Altos Queso Quesadilla and Los Altos Queso Cotija Molido and stir until creamy.
4) Season with salt to taste. Serve warm.
Total Time
4 hours 35 mins
Prep. Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Intermediate
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