Grilled Steak Bowl with Chimichurri (Print Version)

Tender grilled steak served over fluffy rice with roasted vegetables and drizzled with vibrant chimichurri sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Steak

01 - 1 pound flank or sirloin steak
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Rice

06 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
07 - 2 cups water
08 - ½ 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 - ½ teaspoon salt
15 - ¼ 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 - ½ cup olive oil
20 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
21 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
22 - ½ teaspoon salt
23 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F and allow to reach full heat.
02 - Toss bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
03 - Place baking sheet in preheated oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes until vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
04 - Rinse rice under cold water. Combine rice, 2 cups water, and ½ teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
05 - Pat steak dry with paper towels and rub evenly with 1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
06 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill steak 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
07 - Whisk together parsley, oregano, garlic, ½ cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
08 - Divide cooked rice among 4 serving bowls. Top each with roasted vegetables and sliced steak. Drizzle chimichurri sauce over the top and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks at the same time, so you're eating dinner in under an hour without feeling rushed.
  • The chimichurri sauce is so vibrant and herbaceous that it makes even simple ingredients taste like they've been touched by magic.
  • It's the kind of meal that feels indulgent but actually makes sense nutritionally, so you don't have that weird guilt afterward.
02 -
  • Slicing the steak against the grain is not optional—you're literally breaking up the muscle fibers so every bite is tender instead of chewy and exhausting.
  • The chimichurri tastes exponentially better if you make it 30 minutes before serving and let the flavors get to know each other, but honestly, even made-right-before-serving it's stunning.
03 -
  • Let your steak sit out for 15 minutes before cooking so it reaches room temperature and cooks evenly instead of having a cold center.
  • A grill pan works just as well as an outdoor grill if you're limited on space, and honestly, it gives you better control over the heat.
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