Grilled Steak Bowl Chimichurri (Printable)

Tender grilled steak over fluffy rice with roasted vegetables and chimichurri sauce

# What You Need:

→ Steak

01 - 1 pound 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 It:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - Combine bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread mixture evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes until vegetables are tender with light caramelization.
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 until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
04 - Pat steak dry with paper towels. Rub entire surface with 1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
05 - 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.
06 - Whisk together parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until well combined.
07 - Divide cooked rice evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top with roasted vegetables and sliced steak. Drizzle chimichurri sauce over top and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks at roughly the same time, so you're not juggling pans for hours.
  • The chimichurri tastes just as good on leftovers the next day, which honestly makes this even better.
  • It looks restaurant-quality sitting in the bowl, but feels completely approachable to make at home.
02 -
  • Don't skip resting the steak after grilling—those 5 minutes let the juices redistribute, and slicing it too early means losing that tenderness.
  • If you make the chimichurri more than an hour ahead, the color will fade slightly but the flavor stays strong, so feel free to prep it early if you're hosting.
03 -
  • If your grill isn't hot enough when you start cooking the steak, you'll get a gray exterior instead of a proper sear—trust your instincts and wait for the heat.
  • Chimichurri tastes fresher if you make it the same day, but it stores beautifully in the fridge for up to 3 days and actually deepens in flavor.
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