If you’re looking for a dinner that is high in protein, packed with fresh flavor, and actually satisfying, these Chimichurri Steak Bowls need to be on your menu. Juicy, perfectly seasoned steak is sliced and served over fluffy rice with crisp vegetables and a bright, herby homemade chimichurri sauce. This easy steak bowl brings together everything you want in a balanced meal: protein-rich steak, hearty carbohydrates, healthy fats, and plenty of colorful vegetables. And that vibrant chimichurri? It takes the whole bowl from simple to seriously delicious. Best of all, these Chimichurri Steak Bowls are easy enough for a weeknight dinner and customizable enough for meal prep. You can switch up the grains, vegetables, and toppings depending on what you have on hand, making this a recipe you'll want to make again and again.❤️ Why You'll Love These Chimichurri Steak Bowls🥩 Packed with protein – Juicy steak makes these bowls filling and satisfying.🌿 Fresh and flavorful – Homemade chimichurri adds tons of bright, herby flavor.🥑 Balanced meal – Protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, and vegetables all in one bowl.⏱️ Easy to make – A simple dinner that comes together without a lot of fuss.🥗 Customizable – Use your favorite vegetables, grains, and toppings.🍱 Great for meal prep – Prep the components ahead of time for easy lunches and dinners.💡 Tips for the Best Chimichurri Steak Bowls⭐ Let the steak rest. Resting the steak before slicing helps keep the juices inside the meat.🔪 Slice against the grain. This is especially important for cuts like flank steak.🌿 Use fresh herbs. Fresh parsley and cilantro make a huge difference in chimichurri.🔥 Get your pan hot. A hot cooking surface helps create a flavorful sear on the steak.Chimichurri Steak Bowl VariationsThe beauty of these steak bowls is that you can make them your own.🌮 Southwest Steak Bowls- Add black beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes, and a squeeze of lime.🍠 Steak & Sweet Potato Bowls- Swap the rice for roasted sweet potatoes for a slightly sweeter, heartier bowl.🥬 Low-Carb Steak Bowls- Skip the rice and serve the steak and toppings over cauliflower rice or a bed of greens.🥒 Mediterranean Steak Bowls- Add cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and a spoonful of hummus.🌾 Quinoa Steak Bowls- Replace the rice with quinoa for another protein- and fiber-rich grain option.⭐ More Easy High-Protein Dinner RecipesIf you love easy, balanced meals like these Chimichurri Steak Bowls, try pairing this recipe with other healthy high-protein dinner ideas, meal prep bowls, and easy steak recipes from Gourmet Mami.Garlic Parmesan Chicken + Broccoli BowlsVIRAL Steak SaladItalian Chicken + Orzo Bowls
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 1 ½ pounds skirt steak
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
- 10 stems whole parsley leaves and stems
- 10 stems whole cilantro leaves and stems
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 large garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
For the Bowls
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
For the Chimichurri:
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped parsley
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ¼ cup olive oil, 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt, 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 3 minced garlic cloves, ½ tsp dried oregano, ¼ tsp crushed red pepper and ¼ tsp black pepper until fully combined. Add the parsely and cilantro stems. Place the skirt steak in the bowl and mix to coat.
- Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes while you prepare the chimichurri and other bowl components.
- For the chimichurri: Combine all the ingredients except for the oil in a small bowl. Add the olive oil and mix again. Set aside so the herbs have time to infuse the oil and allow the flavors to develop.
- To cook the steak: Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon avocado oil and then add the skirt steak without overcrowding the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, flip, lower the flame to medium and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until cooked to your liking. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your steak.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for about 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the steak thinly into bite sized pieces against the grain. This is an important step because it helps keep each bite tender.
- Divide the rice, steak, cucumbers and tomatoes among four bowls. Drizzle with chimichurri and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 747kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 40gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 35gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 1151mgPotassium: 755mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1272IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 5mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Related Posts
