Name: Blackened Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Argentine
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs. sirloin steaks; 2 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 cup pea shoots; 1 cup arugula sprouts; 1 cup Italian parsley; 1 cup cilantro; 3 cloves garlic sliced; 1/2 cup red onion, diced; juice of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup olive oil; salt and pepper to taste

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Add the onions, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a pan.  Cook on medium heat until the onions are golden brown.

Add the onions and all of the other chimichurri sauce ingredients into a food processor.  Puree until smooth.  Season well with salt and pepper

marinade the steaks with the chimichurri sauce and let sit for a couple of hours

Season the steaks well with the blackening spice and salt.  Grill on the barbecue or grill for 3 minutes per side.  Aim for medium rare.  There should be dark pink juices coming out of the top of the steak while it rests.

Let the steaks rest for a few minutes and then slice and serve with extra chimichurri sauce on top.

Blackened Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

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