Grilled Steaks with Cilantro Sauce
Fresh herbs made into a sauce help make these steaks the main star of our favorite summer grilling menu. —Lynne Keast, Monte Sereno, California
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh parsley leaves
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 8 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1-3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon plus 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
- 2 cups olive oil
- 2/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 pounds beef flat iron steaks or top sirloin steaks (1 inch thick)
Directions
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1Place herbs, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a food processor; pulse until herbs are chopped. Gradually add oil, vinegar, lemon juice and pepper flakes, processing just until blended.
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2Sprinkle steaks with remaining salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Cut steaks into 1/4-in. slices; serve with sauce.
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