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Sirloin Steaks with Cilantro Chimichurri

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 19, 2011
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Love grilled beef and southwestern food? Then you’ll savor this mouthwatering 25-minute entrée. The cilantro-jalapeño relish takes steaks over the top.

Sirloin Steaks with Cilantro Chimichurri

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
  • 1 small onion, cut into quarters
  • 2 cloves garlic, cut in half
  • 1 jalapeño chile, cut in half, seeded
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 beef sirloin steaks, 1 inch thick (about 1 1/2 lb)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. In food processor, place cilantro, onion, garlic, chile, lime juice, oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cover; process until finely chopped. Blend in 2 to 3 teaspoons water to make sauce thinner, if desired. Transfer to small bowl; set aside until serving time.
  • Step 
    2
    In small bowl, combine cumin, pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt; rub evenly over steaks. Place steaks on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 7 to 10 minutes for medium-rare (145°F), turning once halfway through cooking.
  • Step 
    3
    Serve 2 tablespoons chimichurri over each steak.

Nutrition

290 Calories
9g Total Fat
48g Protein
3g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
290
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
120mg
40%
Sodium
800mg
33%
Potassium
530mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
48g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 4 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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