Ingredients

  • 2 (1 to 1 1/2 pound) flat iron steaks (beef chuck top blade)
  • Olive oil, for brushing steaks
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch cilantro, tough stems removed, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 bunch Italian parsley, tough stems removed, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 4 green onions (root tips and tough green ends removed) coarsely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoons Asian hot chili sauce (use 2 if you like it spicy!)
  • Salt
  • For garnish: 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds and a few pineapple rings (use good quality canned), if desired.

Method

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Set an oven-proof (cast iron) grill pan on a burner over high heat.
  • Lightly brush steaks with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper.
  • When the grill pan is very hot, add the steaks.
  • Sear the steaks over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and set it in the oven to finish cooking.
  • Keep the steak in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes for rare to medium-rare (or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the middle of the steaks registers 165 degrees F).
  • When steaks reach desired doneness, remove them from the oven and let them "rest" for another 4 to 6 minutes before slicing.
  • While the steaks are cooking, prepare the chimichurri sauce.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until all ingredients are chopped fine and well combined, stopping to scrape down the sides, if necessary.
  • The mixture should have the consistency of a coarse pesto.
  • Set aside until ready to serve.
  • To serve, slice the steaks thinly against the grain and arrange on a platter.
  • Drizzle some of the chimichurri sauce over the steak and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
  • Garnish the platter with pineapple rings, if desired.
  • Transfer the remaining sauce to a bowl and pass with the steak.
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