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    Published: Feb 3, 2013 · Modified: Sep 10, 2020 by Paula Montenegro · Income from ads and affiliate links 39 Comments

    Steak and Chimichurri Sandwiches

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    Marinated Steak and Chimichurri Sliders, wooden table, jar in the back

    These are super flavorful meat sandwiches, with marinated sirloin steak and that wonderful parsley sauce from Argentina known as chimichurri. You'll find the authentic recipe below.

    Marinated Steak and Chimichurri Slider on wooden board, jar of chimichurri

    Imagine you have a plate with a juicy sirloin steak and a tomato salad. You reach for a warm, crusty french bread, and sop up the most incredible pool of salty beef juice, vinegar, and oil, and eat it of course.

    Add some garlic and parsley to that and you have an idea of what these steak and chimichurri sandwiches or sliders (they are small) are all about. It doesn't get much better than this, does it?

    I don't know if my small sandwiches fall into the category of sliders but let's wing it, they are, after all, the best and most flavorful sirloin steak bites you'll ever have, with slices of juicy meat and Argentina's pretty well known garlicky condiment, chimichurri.

    Open Marinated Steak and Chimichurri Slide on wooden table, tomato slices
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    Marinating the meat
    Chimichurri sauce
    Facts about chimichurri
    Tips and tricks
    Steak and Chimichurri Sandwiches

    Marinating the meat

    I found through the years that marinating meat is one of the best ways to add flavor. Though I'm all in favor of making a super-fast garlic butter steak, this simple marinade will add a lot to the final meat sliders.

    What is a marinade?

    It's a mixture of ingredients where meats (beef, chicken, fish, etc.) are soaked for a period of time in order to add flavor to them and make them more tender as well.

    Today we're using very simple and everyday ingredients (garlic, oil, balsamic vinegar, pepper) because they do the job but don't imply a lot of work. This is an extra step that is worth it (image below).

    Marinating sirloin Steak and Chimichurri Sliders on white bowl

    Chimichurri sauce

    The chimichurri sauce is a very traditional food here in Argentina.

    Now, I know I'm writing this from the land of 'chimi' (as we call it) and here there are as many authentic versions as there are persons, but let me tell you none of them has cilantro, unless you want to add cilantro and call it cilantro chimichurri, but that's another story.

    • The ingredients that make a traditional chimichurri are parsley, garlic, oregano, vinegar andají molido (red pepper flakes), and sometimes a bay leaf. A couple of days marinating in the fridge makes the flavors meld together.
    Spooning chimichurri sauce, close up image

    Facts about chimichurri

    The sauce is not oily or modern, it's pungent with garlic and vinegar flavors and even a bit coarse on the mouth.  

    It's literally watered down, otherwise, it would be just vinegar.

    Regular cooking oil is added together with red pepper flakes (ají molido).

    I may, at some point, have used olive oil and smoked paprika with a pinch of ground cayenne because I didn't have any ají molido. And man, I can be banned from this country for posting such a chimichurri.

    So the recipe today is 10000% authentic, the one a true native (which I am) would post.

    Seriously, I think it's an acquired taste, and one of the most popular uses for it is in chorizo sandwiches, which is nothing more than a french bread roll, barbecued pork/beef chorizo, and chimichurri. One of the best appetizers in the world.

    Close-up Marinated Steak and Chimichurri Slider on wooden board

    These sliders are full of flavor, very simple and, in my opinion, depend on two things: crusty french bread rolls (preferably warm) and juicy meat so that the crumb is moistened by it. If you like meat, sopping the juices with a good bread is the best part, don't you think so?

    Tips and tricks

    • Chimichurri: though you technically can make it at the last moment, it's best if you make it in advance. Leave it marinating for a few days to allow the flavors to meld and become one amazingly flavorful powerhouse.
    • Bread: use simple crusty bread rolls and warm them before you make the sandwiches. Soft rolls don't have the same effect as they become soggy. We don't want that.
    • Meat: I use sirloin steak but any meat you like in a sandwich works. Especially cold barbecued meat leftovers.
    • Marinade: If you can, leave it marinating all day, or at least 3 to 4 hours.
    Close up open-face Marinated Steak and Chimichurri Slider, wooden board, bread rolls

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    Marinated Steak and Chimichurri Sliders, wooden table, jar in the back

    Steak and Chimichurri Sandwiches

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    A wonderful sirloin sandwich with authentic chimichurri from Argentina.

    • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    • Yield: 10 sliders

    Ingredients

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    • 12 oz sirloin steak
    • 1 fat garlic clove (peeled and crushed)
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 4 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • 10 small crusty rolls
    • 2 tomatoes
    • Chimichurri sauce

    Instructions

    1. In a rather shallow bowl, mix garlic, bay leaf, olive oil, balsamic and pepper to taste. Add steak, turning to coat and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to use, at least 4 hours, turning it occasionally.
    2. When ready to assemble the sliders, heat 1 Tbs olive oil in a large skillet.
    3. Add meat and cook over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the meat. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes so juices re-distribute.
    4. Cut the rolls in half and the tomatoes in slices.
    5. Cut the steak across the grain and, dividing evenly, put a few slices over half of the bread, making sure no juices are left behind. It's important for the bread to be embedded in meat juice.
    6. Top each bread with a tablespoon of chimichurri, add a little olive oil and top with tomato slices. Salt the tomatoes and close the sliders with the remaining bread.

    Notes

    Chimichurri: though you technically can make it at the last moment, it's best if you make it in advance. Leave it marinating for a few days to allow the flavors to meld and become one amazingly flavorful powerhouse.

    Bread: use simple crusty bread rolls and warm them before you make the sandwiches. Soft rolls don't have the same effect as they become soggy. We don't want that.

    Meat: I use sirloin steak but any meat you like in a sandwich works. Especially cold barbecued meat leftovers. If making the sandwiches right when you cook the steak, don't leave the juices from the meat behind, use them to moisten the bread.

    Marinade: If you can, leave it marinating all day, or at least 3 to 4 hours.

    • Author: Paula Montenegro
    • Prep Time: 60
    • Cook Time: 30
    • Category: Sandwiches
    • Method: Roasting
    • Cuisine: Argentine

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1/10
    • Calories: 168
    • Sugar: 1.2 g
    • Sodium: 243.5 mg
    • Fat: 9.5 g
    • Carbohydrates: 11.2 g
    • Protein: 9.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 20.1 mg

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    About Paula Montenegro

    I'm Paula, a baker for more than 30 years and your designated recipe developer, sharing the best ones here with simple ingredients + easy-to-follow instructions.

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    1. Laura Hunter says

      February 10, 2013 at 10:10 am

      Oh I love chimichurri sauce! So excited to have a recipe to try making it on my own now.

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    2. Mary Hirsch says

      February 10, 2013 at 1:17 am

      Oh, boy, Ms. Argentina, you know how to put these sliders together. The Super Bowl may be All-American but no one can beat you and your countrymen with beef and chimichurri sauce. Any version you make of either is a winner, for sure. This Post really makes me hungry.

      Reply
    3. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      February 08, 2013 at 3:23 am

      Oh yum! My husband would love these. Me too!

      Reply
    4. Sunithi Selvaraj, RD says

      February 07, 2013 at 9:06 pm

      Seriously !! I could eat this without the bun and just enjoy it. So much flavor !! and with the chimichurri ........yuuuuum

      Reply
    5. Cocoa and Lavender says

      February 05, 2013 at 9:57 pm

      I, of course, will be banned from entry into the country for making my "chimi" without garlic! But I want to try so I can get at least a sense of what it is like. ~ David

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    6. yummychunklet says

      February 05, 2013 at 6:07 pm

      Tasty sliders!

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    7. Cindy Kerschner says

      February 05, 2013 at 3:12 am

      I bet these were a hit!

      Reply
    8. Susan says

      February 04, 2013 at 10:15 pm

      Fantastic marinade Paula! Love that you use balsamic vinegar and I seriously just want to grab a handful of these.

      Reply
    9. Soni says

      February 04, 2013 at 6:32 pm

      Oooh steak sliders sound delish during a game night!Love the chimichuri sauce too 🙂

      Reply
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