Compensation was provided by Gallo Family Vineyards via Sunday Supper, LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Gallo Family Vineyards.
One of the things I love to do on those balmy summer nights is to enjoy a nice glass of wine outside on the deck with my guy. I know a lot of people think that grilling calls for some cold beer, but I am here to say “No-no my friends”, wine is where it is at!
No matter what you might be grilling up, I can guarantee that there is a wine that will compliment it better than beer. Oh, now don’t feel snubbed beer. I still love you. I just love my grill + lovely weather + wine a teensy bit more.
So when I was chosen to participate in this week’s Sunday Supper with Gallo Family Vineyards, I was over the moon happy! I love Gallo wine! Then I found out that I would be receiving a bottle of their fabulous Merlot, as well as a bottle of their Sweet White Blend. I love their Sweet White Blend, and used that to make my Crepes with Sweet Wine Poached Berries. Which were oh my goodness awesome! The wine with the berries is just a marriage made in heaven.
But I am a true red wine girl. It is a toss up as to which Gallo red wine I love the most. Their Burgundy is so rich and hearty, the Pinot Noir is such a great medium bodied wine that I love to just sip while I am relaxing. Their Merlot is bolder than the Pinot Noir, with a nice fruit forward flavor. I immediately wanted to pair that with something a little spicey, and since the theme for this week was "Grilling" I knew steak was hitting the heat!
The day couldn't have been any better if I had planned it. The weather was gorgeous, our kids came by, and the steak was, well it was just truly amazing! The kids have requested that we grill it at least 2 or 3 more times before summer's end, so I guess that means they liked it too. I hope you will give it a try, and make sure to pick up an extra bottle of wine to enjoy with the steak!
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Merlot Marinated Flank Steak with Spicy Chimichurri
Published 07/13/2014
Ingredients
- 1 2-pound (approx) flank steak
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 2 to 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 cup Gallo Merlot
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/2 fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Whisk together shallots, garlic, rosemary, wine and olive oil in a large baking dish. Add the steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Heat one side of your grill to high.
- Remove the steaks from the marinade and blot with a paper towel. Brush the steak with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the steak over high heat until browned all over, 8 minutes. Turn the steak once halfway through. Move the meat away from the direct heat and grill for 3 or 4 more minutes per side, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 125 degrees F for medium-rare. Remove from the grill and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Slice against the grain in 1/2 inch slices.
- Put all the ingredients, except the olive oil, in the bowl of a food processor or blender and pulse to combine. With the machine running, stream in the olive oil until well incorporated. Serve with the steak.edge. Fold crust edge up over mixture, pleating crust as necessary.
Prep Time: 04 hrs. 30 mins.
Total time: 4 hrs. 38 mins.
Tags: #SundaySupper, bay leaf, BBQ and Grilling, beef, cilantro, Gallo Family, garlic, parsley, red wine, rosemary, shallot
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Compensation was provided by Gallo Family Vineyards via Sunday Supper, LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Gallo Family Vineyards.
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Yum!! Chimichurri goes so great with steak. It's a meal I could eat several times a month.
ReplyDeleteI agree Renee. Kevin used to be, what I call, a steak "purist". No sauces allowed LOL but he is hooked now!!
DeleteYour chimichurri sauce looks amazing, I love the color!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Shaina! I love the bright green too!
DeleteOooh, what a marvelous recipe for flank steak! Elegant enough for company, but easy enough for a family weeknight meal! It looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is so simple :) I am learning simple is good LOL
Deletethis is one of my favorite things to eat!! flank steak with a great Chimichurri sauce. . love!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alice, it is a new family fave.
DeleteA great alternative to regular steak sauce, Bobbi!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cindy! I totally agree :)
DeleteOh my goodness, how I love chimichurri sauce!!!! I definitely would enjoy the spicy version you created...sounds spectacular!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Katie!
DeleteOk that's it! I'm coming over! This steal looks amazing and your sauce, oh my gosh, I'm drooling!
ReplyDeleteCome on over any time!! :)
DeleteThat does sound like the perfect day! And this sounds fantastic...chimichurri and steak are just perfection together!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather :) yes, I love days like this!!
DeleteFunny thing…70 degrees is kind of chilly for me! What we, totally, agree on is that this is a winning recipe! Absolutely delicious!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a warm weather girl :) I used to feel the same when I lived in San Diego, but now 80+ to me is sweltering LOL
DeleteExtreme YUM!
ReplyDelete-- Dorothy from Shockingly Delicious
Hehe thanks Dorothy!
DeleteI love a good chimichurri, and your spicy version looks amazing! I would love to enjoy this meal on your deck...our Summers are too long and hot here in TX!
ReplyDeleteOH yes, come enjoy a nice comfy summer dinner with me!!
DeleteI have never had chimichurri, but this sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah! Once you try it you will never go back to regular steak sauce again!!
DeleteI've still never made my own chimichurri, but it sounds like that is a major mistake on my part! Will have to try this!
ReplyDeleteOh Julie, it is super easy and adds such a wonderful flavor :)
Deletethis looks yummy...thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like it Alba!
DeleteThat looks scrumptious! I love grilling meat and that marinade with chimichurri sauce is so refreshing for hot summer months. Can't wait to start grilling again this fall (it's still a little too hot to grill -last week half the week we were 117)
ReplyDelete117??? OhhEmmmGeeee I would die LOL If it gets in the 80's here we are HOT!
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