Chimichurri Steak Tacos (Easy Meal Prep Steak Marinade)
This Chimichurri Steak Marinade creates juicy, flavorful steak perfect for tacos, bowls, salads, and easy summer dinners.
Creator: Leslie Stokes
If there’s one meal my entire family gets excited about, it’s steak tacos.
And these Chimichurri Steak Tacos might have been my favorite dinner from this entire protein prep series.
They’re colorful, fresh, loaded with flavor, and feel like something you’d order at a restaurant even though they come together in minutes.
This marinade originally needed a little more punch, so I adjusted it with more garlic, vinegar, oregano, and lime juice. The result is exactly what I wanted—bright, herby, and bold enough to stand up to grilled steak.
If you’re making all three proteins from my weekly prep series, be sure to grab:
[Lemon Basil Chicken Marinade]
and
[Coconut Lime Chicken Marinade]
Why Chimichurri Makes Such a Great Steak Marinade
Most people think of chimichurri as a finishing sauce.
And while it’s incredible drizzled over grilled steak, it also works beautifully as a marinade.
The vinegar helps tenderize the meat while the herbs, garlic, and olive oil infuse the steak with flavor.
The longer it sits, the better it gets.
How Long Should Steak Marinate?
I recommend:
- Minimum: 4 hours
- Best: Overnight
- Maximum: 48 hours
Because there’s vinegar in the marinade, I wouldn’t push much beyond two days.
My Favorite Way to Serve this steak marinade
I planned on making power bowls.
Then taco night happened.
And honestly, I’m not mad about it.
These steak tacos were incredible.
I loaded warm tortillas with:
- Grilled steak
- Avocado
- Pickled red onions
- Cotija cheese
- Fresh cilantro
The combination of creamy avocado, salty cotija, tangy onions, and flavorful steak was absolutely perfect.
Other Dinner Ideas
If tacos aren’t your thing, try using this steak for:
- Burrito bowls
- Steak salads
- Quesadillas
- Nachos
- Loaded fries
- Street corn bowls
- Lettuce wraps
- Rice bowls
Frequently Asked Questions
What cut of steak works best?
Flank steak and sirloin are both great options.
Can I cook this indoors?
Yes. A cast iron skillet works wonderfully.
Should I make extra chimichurri?
Absolutely.
I highly recommend making a separate batch to drizzle over the finished steak.
That’s where the magic happens.
Tips for freezing + storing this Meal Prep
Steak freezes beautifully in this marinade.
Simply combine everything in a freezer-safe bag and freeze flat.
Freeze up to 3 months.
Thaw overnight before grilling.
Cooked steak will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For the best texture, slice only what you’ll eat and leave the remaining steak whole.
I hope this meal prep helps you! Don’t forget to follow along on social media for more Meal Prep + healthy recipes!
Chimichurri Steak Marinade
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds flank steak or sirloin
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup parsley
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Let's Make It
- Combine marinade ingredients.
- Add steak and marinade to a zip-top bag.
Marinate:
- Minimum: 4 hours
- Best: Overnight
- Maximum: 48 hours
- Grill to desired doneness.
- Allow steak to rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Meal Prep in 1 Hour
You can use any two of the meals in this series to get your meal prep done in just about and hour, give or take!
Having your breakfast and lunch ready for the week helps you stay on track with your nutriton, saves you time and money! I truly beleive that meal prep does not need to be over complicated, take too much time or be boring!
I always get asked- “do you ever get tired of eating the same thing all week?” and the answer is, no! Not when the food taste good! I give plenty of variety in these preps and keep it simple!
As always, thanks for being here and remember, don’t over complicate the process! Take a deep breath, you got this!
