Servings: 4 people
Equipment
- Mixing bowls: For dough, marinade, and chimichurri preparation
- Pizza stone or baking sheet: For crisp, evenly cooked crust
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 ¼ tsp 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¾ cup warm water 110°F
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Steak Marinade:
- ¾ lb flank steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 tbsp crumbled queso fresco optional
- Fresh arugula for garnish
- Extra chimichurri for drizzling
Instructions
Preparation:
Make the Dough:
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. In a larger bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until smooth (about 5 minutes), then cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare Chimichurri Sauce:
- Combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature while other elements are prepared.
Marinate the Steak:
- In a bowl or resealable bag, combine flank steak with olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 20 minutes (up to 2 hours for more flavor).
Cook the Steak:
- Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side (medium rare), then let rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
Notes
- Short on time? Use store-bought pizza dough to cut prep time in half.
- Don’t overdo the chimichurri: A little goes a long way—save some for dipping or drizzling after baking.
- Steak options: Skirt or sirloin also work well if flank isn't available.
- Grill it: For smoky vibes, grill the steak and finish the pizza on a BBQ-safe stone.
- Vegan twist: Swap steak for grilled portobello and use dairy-free cheese.
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