Grilled Steak Bowl Chimichurri (Printable Version)

Tender steak, fluffy rice, roasted vegetables, and fresh chimichurri create a satisfying bowl.

# What You Need:

→ Steak

01 - 1 lb flank or sirloin steak
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Rice

06 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
07 - 2 cups water
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Roasted Vegetables

09 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
10 - 1 zucchini, sliced
11 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Chimichurri Sauce

16 - 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
18 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
19 - 1/2 cup olive oil
20 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
21 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
22 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
23 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
03 - Rinse rice under cold water. Combine rice, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
04 - Pat steak dry and rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
05 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill steak 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
06 - Whisk parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
07 - Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with roasted vegetables and sliced steak. Drizzle chimichurri sauce over the top. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Every element comes together in one bowl, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying the meal with the people you actually care about.
  • The chimichurri sauce is where the real magic lives, transforming simple grilled steak into something that tastes like a restaurant meal made at home.
  • You can prep most of this while the oven does the heavy lifting, so it's genuinely achievable on a weeknight without feeling rushed.
02 -
  • Slicing the steak against the grain is the difference between tender, approachable bites and tough, chewy disappointment, so take two seconds to identify which direction the muscle fibers run before you cut.
  • The chimichurri tastes even better if you make it 30 minutes ahead so the flavors can marry together, though you need to keep it at room temperature to preserve that vibrant green color.
03 -
  • Buy your steak the same day you plan to cook it and let it come to room temperature for 15 minutes before grilling so it cooks evenly without a cold center.
  • Make the chimichurri first, before you start cooking anything else, so it has time to develop flavor while you're handling everything else.
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