🥩🔥 Grilled Steak with Chimichurri, Fries & Garlic Vegetables

✨ Description

A bold, restaurant-style steak platter featuring juicy grilled steak topped with fresh chimichurri sauce, crispy fries, roasted garlic, and sautéed vegetables. A perfect balance of smoky, herby, crispy, and savory flavors.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the steak:

• 2 steaks (ribeye or striploin, ~250 g each)
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For chimichurri sauce:

• ½ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes
• Salt and pepper

For fries:

• 2 large potatoes (cut into fries)
• Oil for frying or baking
• Salt

For vegetables:

• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, broccoli)
• 1 small onion (sliced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper

For roasted garlic:

• 1 whole garlic bulb
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Optional dipping sauce:

• Tomato sauce or chili sauce

🔥 Instructions

1. Roast garlic

• Cut the top off the garlic bulb.
• Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil.
• Roast at 180°C (356°F) for 25–30 minutes until soft.

2. Prepare fries

• Fry at 170–180°C (338–356°F) until golden and crispy
  or
• Bake at 200°C (392°F) for 25–30 minutes.

3. Make chimichurri

• Mix parsley, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
• Let sit for 10–15 minutes for flavors to develop.

4. Cook vegetables

• Heat olive oil in a pan.
• Sauté onion and vegetables until tender.
• Season lightly.

5. Grill the steak

• Season steak with salt and pepper.
• Heat pan or grill to high heat.
• Cook for 2–4 minutes per side depending on thickness and doneness.

6. Rest

• Let steak rest for 5–10 minutes, then slice.

7. Assemble

• Arrange sliced steak on plate.
• Spoon chimichurri over the top.
• Add fries, vegetables, and roasted garlic on the side.
• Serve with dipping sauce.

💡 Pro Tips

• Always rest steak → keeps it juicy.
• Chimichurri tastes better after sitting for a bit.
• Double-fry fries for extra crispiness.
• Use high heat for a perfect steak crust.

🔢 Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 700–900 kcal
• Protein: 40–50 g
• Fat: 40–50 g
• Carbohydrates: 40–60 g

⏰ Best time to serve

• Dinner
• BBQ meals
• Weekend treats

⚡ Energy-Saving Tip

Cook vegetables and steak in the same pan to maximize heat efficiency.

👥 Who will enjoy this dish

• Steak lovers
• Fans of bold, grilled flavors
• Anyone craving a hearty, satisfying meal