Sheet Pan Chimichurri Steak & Sweet Potato Fries
Experience the vibrant flavors of this Sheet Pan Chimichurri Steak paired with sweet potato fries, all cooked in one go for an effortless yet gourmet meal. The flank steak is marinated in a zesty chimichurri sauce, ensuring every bite bursts with freshness, while the sweet potato fries add a delightful crunch. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish brings joy to the table with its bold colors and satisfying textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the sweet potato fries in 3 tbsp of olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread them on one side of the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, and remaining olive oil. Set aside half for drizzling later.
- Marinate the flank steak in the remaining chimichurri sauce for at least 20 minutes.
- Place the marinated steak next to the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and drizzle with extra chimichurri sauce.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the steak reaches your desired doneness. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added heat, consider incorporating chili flakes into the chimichurri or seasoning. You can swap sweet potatoes for regular potatoes or other root vegetables like carrots for variety.