Flank Steak with Cranberry Chimichurri Recipe

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Chimichurri is an Argentinean herb sauce that's serve with grilled meats. The addition of cranberries makes this version not only festive, but delicious. It's a wonderful accompaniment to the tender flank steak.—Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina

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Flank Steak with Cranberry Chimichurri Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

25 15 40

Ingredients

1 medium papaya
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 beef flank steak (2 pounds)
CHIMICHURRI:
1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
1 cup fresh parsley sprigs
1 cup dried cranberries
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup water

Directions

Peel and cube papaya, reserving seeds; place papaya and seeds in a food processor. Add the onion, cumin and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the beef; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
For chimichurri, place the cilantro, parsley, cranberries, shallot, vinegar, paprika, garlic, oregano, lime peel, brown sugar, salt and pepper flakes in a clean food processor. While processing, gradually add oil and water in a steady stream. Refrigerate until serving.
Drain beef and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill beef, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°).
Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting steak thinly across the grain. Serve with chimichurri. Yield: 8 servings (1 cup chimichurri).

Nutritional Facts 3 ounces cooked beef with 2 tablespoons chimichurri equals 293 calories, 15 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 54 mg cholesterol, 222 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Flank Steak with Cranberry Chimichurri in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2011, p76