Barbecued Sirloin with Chimichurri Sauce

A South American style beef sirloin seared on the barbecue and served with a zesty, herb-infused chimichurri sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 665.1 kcals 5320.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 2.3 grams 18.4 grams
Fat 50.7 grams 405.2 grams
Protein 51.6 grams 412.5 grams
Cook Time
56 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
75
ml
Red Wine Vinegar
approximately 5 tablespoons
Liquids
75
ml
Water
cold
Meat
2
kg
Beef Sirloin
well-hung, boneless, not rolled
NutsSeeds
10
clove
Garlic
peeled, finely chopped
2
handful
Curly Parsley
leaves only, finely chopped
4
tsp
2
tsp
Sea Salt
flakes
1
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
60
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4-5 tablespoons
Vegetables
2
piece
Red Chillies
long, seeds removed, finely chopped

Steps

  • Place finely chopped chillies and garlic into a bowl.
  • Stir in remaining chimichurri ingredients and let infuse for 4-6 hours or overnight.
  • Light the barbecue coals and allow them to heat for one hour.
  • Position a cooking rack approximately 25cm above the white-hot coals.
  • Season the beef with salt and pepper and place it fat-side down on the rack.
  • Sear the fatty side for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 22 minutes.
  • Flip the steak again and cook for an additional 20 minutes for medium doneness.
  • Remove the beef from the heat and rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve thick slices of beef drizzled with the prepared chimichurri sauce.