Chimichurri Steak Sliders

Chimichurri Steak Sliders are my mouthwateringly delicious take on the classic burger sliders with yellow onion rings. Instead of ground beef,…

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Chimichurri Steak Sliders are my mouthwateringly delicious take on the classic burger sliders with yellow onion rings. Instead of ground beef, imagine succulent slices of perfectly grilled ribeye steak nestled between our soft slider rolls. Instead of giant sliced onions, delicate and crispy fried shallots level up our sandwiches. And for our secret sauce, we are dazzling our taste buds with some zesty chimichurri sauce. Are you drooling yet? 

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Chimichurri Steak Sliders are sliced and served up.

These savory sliders with such great flavor are coming together today with the help of Kroger Delivery. This is not your typical grocery store delivery experience, because refrigerated trucks driven by professionals bring the food to your door. In the heat of summer, I could not love this feature more to keep my ingredients fresh and cool before they hit my recipes and my plate.

Why You’ll Love Kroger Delivery

Beyond how much you’ll love seeing the refrigerated blue truck in your driveway, you’ll appreciate scheduling a narrow 1-hour time slot for the next day or later in the week. There are no hidden fees or markups and delivery is free when you sign up for Boost. Also, you can reserve a Kroger Delivery time before you start shopping. All in all, 10 out of 10, highly recommend!

Why You’ll Love Chimichurri Steak Sliders

Of all the different ways to make sliders, this is my go-to recipe for game day and casual weeknight dinners. The combination of tender, juicy steak, crispy fried shallots, and tangy chimichurri sauce creates an irresistible symphony of memorable flavors. 

Whether you’re serving the Chimichurri Steak Sliders as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or enjoying them as a family dinner, they will please any crowd, guaranteed. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying good food and great company. 

So grab your apron and let’s get cooking!

If you’re a fan of sliders, check out our Italian Sliders and Grilled Steak Elote Sliders for other fun flavor combos!

Ingredients for the Steak Sliders

All the ingredients from Kroger Delivery are assembled.
  • Ribeye Steak – Canola oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder season our tender steak. 
  • Chimichurri – This zesty sauce is better than anything you can buy at your local grocery store. It’s a combo of chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  • Fried Shallots – Kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper season our shallots. Choose a high smoke point vegetable oil for the frying.
  • Sliders – Our soft slider buns brushed with melted butter perfectly complement our juicy meat and melted mozzarella cheese.

If you can’t wait to make the sliders, skip to the recipe card. Or, come with me while I break down all the easy steps to steak slider bliss. 

How to Make Chimichurri Steak Sliders

Prep

Let’s dive into this steak slider recipe, starting with the shallots. Thinly slice them, then give them a good squeeze between some paper towels to get rid of any excess water. Set them aside to dry out while we prep the rest.

The prep: chimichurri sauce and sliced shallots.

Next up, the easy yet so freakin’ flavorful chimichurri sauce. Toss all the ingredients into a small bowl and give them a good mix. Set aside. 

Now, onto the main event, the juicy steak. Give the ribeyes a good slathering of oil and a generous seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, or your favorite steak rub. Place them in the fridge until we’re ready to cook.

Frying Time

While the steaks are chilling in the fridge, let’s preheat the grill to medium-high heat for that perfect sear. 

The shallots are fried in oil until crispy.

To make the crispy shallots for the steak sliders, pull out a cast iron skillet and add about an inch of oil, heated up to a medium heat of around 350° degrees F. Once it’s hot enough, carefully add the sliced shallots to your large skillet and fry them up until they’re golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Don’t forget to do this in batches so they don’t get overcrowded.

Once the shallots are done, pull them out of the oil with a slotted spoon and set them on paper towels. Keep them warm until serving. 

Grilling the Steaks

Now, it’s time for the steaks. They’ll go on the grill for about 3-4 minutes per side until they hit 120° degrees F. Once they’re cooked to perfection, pull them off and let them rest for a good 10 minutes.

The ribeye steaks are grilled to perfection.

Assembly

Now, let’s assemble our tasty sliders! Slice your rolls in half and lay the bottom half of the rolls in a foil bin or cooking-safe skillet. Layer on some thin slices of cheese, the sliced ribeye steaks, and those crispy shallots, then top it all off with more cheese and the remaining roll halves. Brush the top of the buns with melted butter and they’re ready for the grill.

The sandwiches are assembled and grilled again.

Final Grill

Fire up the grill again, this time to medium-high heat, and pop those steak and cheese sliders on for about 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts and they’re golden brown and crispy. Once they’re done, let them rest for a few minutes before slicing them up with a serrated knife. 

Cheers to another successful recipe made with the help of Kroger Delivery! 

What to Serve with Chimichurri Steak Sliders

Serve those delicious steak sliders with a side of chimichurri for dipping, and enjoy! French fries and some of those big onion rings are some great options for sides to serve with this crowd-pleasing recipe.

The chimichurri steak slider is dipped in chimichurri sauce.

How to Store & Reheat

If you have any leftover Chimichurri Steak Sliders, wrap the steak and shallots separately in plastic or foil and store them in an airtight container for no more than 5 days.

When you’re ready for round two of the steak sliders, grab some fresh bread to make more sandwiches. Don’t forget got brush the tops of the rolls with more butter before warming up on the grill using medium high heat. 

Sliders

FAQs for Chimichurri Steak Sliders

Can I use another type of steak?

While the ribeyes are a tender steak, you can experiment with another cut of meat for the Chimichurri Steak Sliders. NY strip is one option. Skirt steak is often the cut of beef used in an authentic Philly cheesesteak slider recipe. If you do go that route, I recommend marinating the steak before cooking. 

Can I use other kinds of melted cheese? 

Certainly! If you don’t want to use mozzarella, American cheese or provolone slices works too. 

Can I use Hawaiian rolls for slider buns? 

Soft Hawaiian sweet rolls are fine as long as you don’t mind more sugary sweetness in your bread. 

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Chimichurri Steak Sliders

Chimichurri Steak Sliders are as straightforward and good as it gets. Tender ribeye steaks are grilled, sliced, and paired with melted mozzarella and a zesty homemade chimichurri sauce.
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 661kcal
Author Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Steak:

  • 2-3 Ribeyes
  • 1.5 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1.5 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • Canola Oil as needed

Chimichurri:

  • 1/2 cup Parsley chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tsp of Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Fried Shallots:

  • 3-4 small Shallots thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • Frying Oil as needed

Sliders:

  • 1 Pack of Slider Rolls
  • 8-10 Mozzarella Cheese Slices
  • Melted Butter as needed

Instructions

  • Begin by thinly slicing your shallots. Add them to a paper towel and squeeze out all the excess water. Set to the side to dry out.
  • Next, add all the ingredients for your chimichurri to a bowl and mix. Set to the side until ready to use.
  • Finally, slather your steaks with oil and generously season with salt, pepper and garlic powder or your favorite steak rub. Set in the fridge until ready to cook.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 375 degrees F) for two zone indirect cooking.
  • Add enough oil to the skillet to be 1” high and heat up till 350 degrees F.
  • Carefully add your sliced onions to the oil to fry for only 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Do this in batches so as not to overcrowd the skillet. Finally, pull the fried onions out and pat dry. Season with salt, pepper and garlic. Keep warm until serving.
  • Next, add your ribeyes to the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until they are 120 degrees F. Once the steaks are done, pull off and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • While keeping the slider rolls together, slice your slider rolls in half so there is a top side and bottom side. Add the bottom side into a foil bin or cooking safe skillet.
  • Add a layer of cheese, sliced ribeye steaks, crispy shallots and finish with a layer of more sliced cheese plus the top part of the buns.
  • In a bowl, melt some butter. Gently spread the melted butter over the top of the rolls.
  • Get your grill to a two zone medium high heat (around 350-375 degrees F) for indirect cooking. Add your sliders in the foil bin on to the smoker to cook until they are golden brown & crispy (about 10-12 minutes). Once done, pull the sliders off and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
  • Slice up your sliders and serve with the chimichurri for dipping. Enjoy!

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Notes

Why You’ll Love Kroger Delivery
Beyond how much you’ll love seeing the refrigerated blue truck in your driveway, you’ll appreciate scheduling a narrow 1-hour time slot for the next day or another time later in the week. There are no surprise fees and delivery is free when you sign up for Boost. Also, you can reserve a Kroger Delivery time before you start shopping. All in all, 10 out of 10, highly recommend!

Nutrition

Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 37g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 3309mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 827IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg

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How to Cook Picanha

Skewered Picanha with Chimichurri Butter made on the FYR Grill.

Today at Over the Fire Cooking, I’m giving a great recipe, skewered picanha, a fun twist—literally. I’ll show you how…

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Skewered Picanha with Chimichurri Butter made on the FYR Grill.

Today at Over the Fire Cooking, I’m giving a great recipe, skewered picanha, a fun twist—literally. I’ll show you how to cook picanha steaks on my new FYR Grill, which I made sure would have a rotating skewer system. If you’ve never heard of this cut of beef before, I wrote an entire What is Picanha? article explaining why it’s so great!

My new FYR grill provides the perfect setup for making Skewered Picanha with Chimichurri Butter rotisserie-style. It’s one of the easiest ways to make picanha steaks taste phenomenal. Without a doubt, when it comes to how to cook picanha in the best way possible, it doesn’t get easier. And this cut of meat with its signature fat cap paired with chimichurri butter makes this recipe so freakin’ delicious!

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Now, for more about my FYR Grill and its many virtues, hop over to FYR.com where you can pre-order your very own rig. It’s so versatile and mobile that you’ll wonder how you ever grilled without it.

For this kind of recipe, the 90-degree rotation in each direction ensures a 360-degree global heating source. Forget spending a fortune at the Brazilian steakhouse to enjoy tender, juicy rotisserie-style steak with phenomenal flavor. Undoubtedly, with this new grill, you can bring that cowboy cooking method (and more!) to your own backyard.

Why You’ll Love Making Picanha

Without a doubt, skewered picanha is a favorite among steak lovers, and there are plenty of reasons why. First off, the beefy flavor of this cut, also known as rump cap or top sirloin cap, is unparalleled. It’s one of the most flavorful cuts of beef you’ll ever taste. When you cook picanha right, it stays incredibly juicy and tender, making each bite a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Skewered Picanha with Chimichurri Butter

One of the best things about picanha is how simple the seasoning can be. In fact, you don’t need a lot to make this cut shine—just some salt enhances the meat’s natural flavors. Additionally, it’s adaptable to various cooking techniques, ensuring you can enjoy it any way you like.

How do I achieve the perfect picanha steak?

The key is to let the meat come to room temperature, use simple seasoning, cook over high heat to form a crust and use a meat thermometer to ensure that you don’t undercook or overcook the meat.

For more recipes that demonstrate how to cook picanha to perfection, check out Picanha Steak Sandwich, Steakhouse Picanha, Rotisserie Picanha with Parmesan Crust and Grilled Garlic Butter Picanha.

Ingredients for Skewered Picanha

  • The Steak – Grab two whole picanha (also known as rump cap, top sirloin cap or culotte steak) from your local grocery store or meat market. For the seasoning, we’re keeping it simple with some coarse sea salt (or kosher salt). 
The picanha steaks are seasoned with coarse salt.
  • Chimichurri Sauce – If you’ve never made this Brazilian cowboy sauce before, get ready for an exciting medley of flavors. Usually, you make it with olive oil, but grass-fed butter gives it the perfect rich and savory flavor. You’ll also need chopped parsley, garlic cloves, red wine vinegar, oregano, red pepper flakes, coarse kosher salt and black pepper. 

Chimichurri is one of my favorite additions to steak. I’ve made smoked chimichurri, bone marrow chimichurri and even mint chimichurri for a lamb dish. Chimichurri also makes a great addition to steak sandwiches, steak and shrimp, wings and can be used as a marinade like I did with this tri-tip!

How to Make Skewered Picanha

Picanha Steak Prep

Start by letting your picanha steaks come up to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes. Pat the meat dry with a paper towel. Next, grab your sharp knife and cutting board. Slice the beef into steaks, cutting from edge to edge instead of top to tail. This way, you’ll get those perfect pieces for skewering.

The steaks are formed into a "C" shape before getting skewered.

Once you’ve got your steaks, carefully form them into a “C” shape and skewer them onto your metal skewers, making sure to pass through the thick fat cap side. Now, it’s time to lather them in oil and season generously with coarse sea salt. Don’t be shy with the salt—it might seem like a lot, but as the fat renders, you’ll lose some in the cooking process.

Chimichurri Butter & Grilling

Next, prepare your Chimichurri Butter by mixing all the ingredients in a bowl and setting it aside. Get your charcoal grill up to medium-high heat (about 350 degrees F) for indirect cooking using the three-zone method. Place your skewers between the two coal beds on the hot grill.

The Chimichurri Butter is easy to make and so freakin' delicious on the meat.

After about 15 minutes, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. We’re looking for 120 degrees F for medium-rare. Make sure to rotate the skewers every 2-3 minutes to prevent flare-ups, ensure even cooking and ultimately achieve a golden crust. For the best flavor, make sure to cook off some of the fat layer too! 

The steaks rotate over the fire for full coverage and a great rendering of the fat cap.

Pro Tip

Most importantly, to handle any flare-ups, douse the fire with a spritz of water from a spray bottle or place a foil bin with a little water at the bottom to catch the oil drippings.

Once you finish cooking the steaks, pull them off the grill, top them with Chimichurri Butter, and let them rest for 8 minutes. Last but not least, slice up those beautiful steaks against the grain and enjoy. Cheers! 

The picanha steaks are cut against the grain.

What to Serve with Skewered Picanha

Pair your delicious steak with some fantastic sides to complete the meal. Grilled vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and onions are a great choice, adding a nice smoky flavor that complements the beef. Rice and beans are a staple in Brazilian cuisine and also would provide a hearty, satisfying base.

Conversely, for something light and refreshing, a fresh salad balances out the richness of the meat perfectly. These sides obviously enhance the flavors and bring even more interesting textures to your plate.

The chimichurri butter is slathered over the picanha steaks after resting.

How to Handle Leftover Picanha & reheating

To store leftover picanha steak, tightly wrap the meat in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Next, place it in an airtight container. Then, refrigerate it for up to 3 days.

When you’re ready to reheat, wrap the meat in aluminum foil and grill it. Additionally, pour in some beer or broth to maintain its juiciness. Alternatively, you can enjoy the meat cold in some epic Chimichurri sandwiches.

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FAQs for Making Skewered Picanha Steak

What is picanha?

Picanha, also known as rump cap or top sirloin cap, known for its thick fat cap, is a favorite in Brazilian cooking. When you know how to cook picanha, the resulting beefy flavor is unlike anything else you have ever tasted.

HOW TO COOK PICANHA in a cast iron skillet?

Cooking picanha in a cast iron skillet is a great method. Heat the skillet over a medium-high heat grill, sear each side for 3-4 minutes and finish in the oven if needed.

What is the Sous Vide Method for Picanha Steak?

For this method of cooking picanha steak, you first vacuum-seal the meat in a plastic bag. Next, it is cooked in a water bath at a steady, low temperature.

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How to Cook Picanha Steak

If you want to know how to cook picanha steak to perfection, look no further. Today, we're firing up my newly designed grill to make Skewered Picanha with Chimichurri Butter.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Brazilian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 653kcal
Author Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Picanha:

  • 2 Whole Picanha
  • ½ cup Coarse Sea Salt

Chimichurri Butter:

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • ½ cup Parsley chopped
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp of Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Begin by slicing your picanha into steaks going from edge to edge instead of top to tail. Once sliced, carefully form them into a “C” shape and skewer them onto the skewers.
  • Once they are on the skewers, lather in oil and generously season with the coarse sea salt. Add more salt than you might think, as the fat will render, and you will lose some salt in the cooking process.
  • In a bowl, mix together the ingredients for the Chimichurri Butter then set to the side.
  • Preheat your fire/charcoal for indirect cooking around 350 degrees F using the three-zone method.
  • Add your skewers between the two coal beds and begin cooking.
  • Cook for about 15 minutes until they are 120 degrees F internal for medium rare. Rotate them every 2-3 minutes to prevent flare up and so they cook evenly.
  • Make sure to cook off some of the fat layer if you desire too! If you do get flare ups, dose the fire with water or add a foil bin with ¼ inch of water at the bottom to catch the oil drippings.
  • Once the steaks are done, pull them off, top with the Chimichurri Butter and let them rest for 8 minutes.
  • Slice the steaks up and enjoy!

Notes

How do I achieve the perfect picanha steak?
The key is to let the meat come to room temperature, use simple seasoning, cook over high heat to form a crust and use a meat thermometer to ensure that you don’t undercook or overcook the meat. 

Nutrition

Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 14225mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 2237IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3mg

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Steak Sandwich

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A steak sandwich may sound fancy, but I promise this steak sandwich recipe is easy to make at home and BETTER than any sandwich you can get at a restaurant. Tender, juicy pieces of steak with melty provolone cheese, peppers, onions, the most amazing chimichurri sauce and peppery arugula are piled between crusty bread to…

Steak Bites with Smoked Chimichurri

Steak Bites with Smoked Chimichurri

Get your tastebuds ready for the ultimate comfort food because I’m making Steak Bites with Smoked Chimichurri today. This isn’t…

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Steak Bites with Smoked Chimichurri

Get your tastebuds ready for the ultimate comfort food because I’m making Steak Bites with Smoked Chimichurri today. This isn’t your typical steak, egg and potato recipe—the smoked chimichurri sauce is the star. And, when I say smoked, I mean it! We’ll take a smoldering hot lump of hardwood right from the fire and place it directly in a Mason jar with the sauce.

The Smoked Chimichurri is created when a hot hardwood coal is dropped into the jar and covered.

I know it sounds risky, but trust me, some sort of alchemy happens when the smoke mingles with the ingredients. After I first saw my buddy @Salvalacocina doing it, I knew I had to give it a shot. He said it was crazy, and he was right—it’s crazy good!

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Here’s a pro tip for getting the best results from your backyard grilling every time: head over to Cowboy Charcoal. They make a full range of all-natural hardwood charcoals that always deliver an authentic smoky taste. Made without chemicals or additives, it’s perfect for adding smoky flavor to our chimichurri sauce and to the steak bites. Trust me, you won’t go back once you try Cowboy Charcoal!

Why You’ll Love Steak Bites with Smoked Chimichurri

The smoky chimichurri sauce is a great way to enhance the flavor of steak bites, farm-fresh eggs and potatoes. The flavorful smoky sauce on the perfectly cooked steak, eggs, and potatoes is more than a meal—it’s an epic experience! It’s also a straightforward breakfast recipe that you can turn into a simple dinner or lunch any time of year.

While I normally think of Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri as the most classic use for the sauce, I’ve also stuffed chimichurri into a picanha, made a bone marrow chimichurri and used it for a chimichurri marinated tri tip recipe! It’s a very versatile sauce, and one that you should definitely add to your saucy arsenal.

Steak Recipe Ingredients Run Down 

  • Juicy Steak Bites  I went with ribeye steak for the tasty bite size pieces. To season the steaks, you’ll need your favorite vegetable oil (canola oil, avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil all work) and my favorite Mesquite Peppercorn Lager seasoning. 

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  • Fried Eggs – Farm fresh eggs from happy free-ranging hens might cost a dollar or two more, but they are so worth it. The yolks pop with a deeper orange color, and they taste way better. Most grocery stores carry them these days. 
  • Crispy Potatoes – Your favorite variety of potatoes is seasoned with kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder. 
  • Smoked Chimichurri – Gather up your fresh parsley, garlic cloves, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to make the smoked sauce that marries all the ingredients together.
Steak Bites with Smoked Chimichurri is an epic complete meal and comfort food dish.

Alrighty, now that we know which simple ingredients we need from the store, let’s dive into the step-by-step instructions for making the recipe. 

How to make Steak Bites with Smoked Chimichurri

Smoked Chimichurri Prep Time

First, let’s start by prepping the epic smoked chimichurri sauce. Grab a Mason jar (or other covered container). Add some dried oregano, a generous pinch of red pepper flakes and hot water. Let this mixture steep for about 5 minutes. This allows for a “flowering”—otherwise known as a rehydration of the herbs—to amp up their flavor. 

The Smoked Chimichuri sauce is prepared in the Mason jar.

Next, add all the chimichurri ingredients to the jar. With your tongs, grab a smoldering, white-hot piece of hardwood from the fire and place it carefully into the jar. Quickly cover the container to trap the smoke inside, and then set it aside for 20-30 minutes. This will give your chimichurri that unique smoky flavor that I can’t stop talking about—because it’s so freakin’ delicious! 

You could also use this sauce to make a Chimichurri Steak Sandwich with it’s added smoky flare! If the charcoal addition is off-putting to you, give my Steak and Eggs with Charred Scallion Chimichurri because it’s very similar to this recipe, but with a different chimichurri. If you’re a land and sea meat over, I can also say that chimichurri works well with steak and shrimp!

Steak Skillet

Now, let’s move on to making the steak bites. Slice your room temperature ribeyes into 1.5-inch steak cubes. Slather those bad boys with oil and season them generously with my Mesquite Peppercorn Lager rub.

The potatoes are cubed on the cutting board, and the ribeyes are sliced into cubes.

If you don’t have this tasty seasoning yet, sprinkle the steaks with kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Set the seasoned steaks aside and fire up your grill. Let it reach a medium-high heat of around 375 degrees F. Place an oiled cast iron skillet on the fire to preheat for about 2 minutes. 

Once the skillet is ready to go, add your steak bites in a single layer and cook them for about 1.5 minutes on each side. When they’re perfectly seared, pull them off the heat and keep them warm. 

The steak is cooked in a cast-iron skilled over the Breeo grill.

Next, add the diced potatoes to the skillet. Let them cook for 15-20 minutes until they’re browned and crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside. When the potatoes are done, add the steak bites back to the skillet and make small divots for the eggs. We love a steak and egg situation, especially when it involves potatoes!

Divots are made for the farm-fresh eggs to cook alongside the potatoes.

Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook them to your desired level of doneness. Right before finishing, drizzle the smoked chimichurri over the steak, eggs, and potatoes. Just don’t forget to remove the charcoal ember from the chimichurri sauce before doing so!

Once everything is cooked to perfection, pull the skillet off the heat and let it cool slightly.

Finally, the feast is ready to devour. The only thing left to do is enjoy the complex flavors in your smoked chimichurri masterpiece. Cheers! 

What to Serve with Steak Bites with Smoked Chimichurri

The Steak Bites with Smoked Chimichurri recipe creates a complete meal unto itself, so there’s no urgent need to add more of your favorite sides. However, you could easily complement this dish with some crusty French bread and some softened garlic butter. 

If you love skillet meals as much as I do, you may want to hope over to these recipes: Country Breakfast Skillet, Grilled Steak with Skillet Potatoes, Ron Swanson Breakfast Skillet, Southwestern Breakfast Skillet, Chipotle Coffee Rub Steak & Eggs Skillet.

The completed dish sizzling over the fire.

Leftovers & Reheating

While I don’t recommend saving any leftover eggs, the steak and potatoes can be wrapped tightly in aluminum foil and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep the chimichurri in its Mason jar and keep it up for a week to add flavor to any other meals you are making. 

Make chimichurri sandwiches with leftover steak, or reheat the steak and potatoes in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add some oil to prevent sticking and cook until they are warmed through about 5-7 minutes. You could also throw them in the air fryer for 10 minutes. 

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FAQs for Steak Bites with Smoked Chimichurri

Can I use another cut of steak other than ribeye for the steak bites?

Absolutely! While ribeye is a fantastic choice due to its marbling and flavor, you can definitely use other cuts of steak. Sirloin steak tips, filet mignon, or New York strip steak are great alternatives that will work well for steak bites. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly, as leaner cuts may cook faster and can dry out if overcooked.

Should I blend the chimichurri sauce in a food processor? 

For this recipe, we’re keeping the sauce rustic, so there’s no need to make it smooth. We want to taste the pieces of hydrated oregano and leaves of fresh parsley in every bite. 

Can I use any kind of charcoal to go inside the chimichurri sauce jar? 

Great question! Make sure to avoid using charcoal briquettes that contain additives or lighter fluid, as they can impart unwanted flavors to the sauce. Instead, opt for natural lump charcoal or hardwood chunks, which will provide a clean, smoky flavor without any added chemicals. Always exercise caution when handling hot charcoal.

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Steak Bites with Smoked Chimichurri
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Steak Bites with Smoked Chimichurri

Steak Bites with Smoked Chimichurri isn't your typical steak, egg, and potato recipe – the smoked chimichurri sauce is the hero!
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 970kcal
Author Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Steak:

Eggs:

  • 3-4 Farm Fresh Eggs

Potatoes:

  • 1.5 cups Diced Potatoes
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • Neutral Oil as needed

Smoked Chimichurri:

  • 1.5 cups Parsley chopped
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1.25 cups Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/8 cup Hot Water
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp of Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

Smoked Chimichurri:

  • Add the oregano, red chili flakes and hot water to a Mason jar and let steep for 5 minutes.
  • Add all the ingredients for the chimichurri to the Mason jar along with a smoldering coal from the fire (ideally white hot). Cover quickly to encapsulate the smoke, then set to the side to let the smoke infuse for 20-30 minutes.

Steak Skillet:

  • Slice your steaks into 1.5” bite sized pieces.
  • Slather your steaks with oil and season thoroughly with my Mesquite Peppercorn Lager rub or your favorite beef rub. Set to the side.
  • Get your fire for direct cooking at medium high heat (around 375F). Add a cast iron skillet with oil to preheat 2 minutes before cooking.
  • Add your steak bites to the skillet and cook for 1.5 minutes per side. Once they are done, pull them off and keep warm.
  • Add the potatoes to the skillet and let cook for 15-20 minutes until they have browned and are crispy on the outside but soft on the inside.
  • When done, add the steak back to the skillet and make 3-4 divots for the eggs.
  • Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook to your desired liking. Right before you are done, drizzle the Smoked Chimichurri over the top of the skillet and pull off to cool.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 970kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 87g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 58g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 717mg | Potassium: 903mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2265IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 6mg

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