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Grilled garlic brown sugar flank steak topped with chimichurri and fresh herbs on a wooden board.
Alyssa

Garlic Brown Sugar Flank Steak with Chimichurri

A delicious flank steak marinated in garlic and brown sugar, served with a vibrant chimichurri sauce.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds flank steak (about 1-inch thick)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2/3 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Add the flank steak to a large baking dish and season it with salt and pepper. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, and minced garlic, then cover the steak with this mixture and marinate in the fridge for anywhere from 2 hours to overnight.
  2. When ready to cook, preheat the broiler in your oven, moving the oven rack as close to the broiler as possible. Place the marinated steak on a broiler pan or baking sheet and broil on each side for about 5 minutes for medium to medium-well doneness.
  3. Allow the steak to rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. Serve it with the chimichurri sauce.
  4. To make chimichurri, combine parsley, cilantro, oregano, and minced garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add red wine vinegar and pulse again. With the processor running, stream in olive oil until combined. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Store in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

Great for meal prep and outdoor grilling occasions.