Chimichurri steak pizza with Asiago and fresh mozzarella cheese
Ingredients:
For the Chimichurri Sauce:
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3-4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pizza:
1 pound skirt steak or flank steak
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pre-made pizza dough or homemade pizza dough
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Olive oil for brushing
Instructions:
Prepare the Chimichurri Sauce:
In a food processor, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
Pulse until finely chopped but not completely pureed. Set aside.
Cook the Steak:
Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides.
Preheat a grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill the steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Then slice it thinly against the grain.
Prepare the Pizza:
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
Brush the dough lightly with olive oil.
Assemble the Pizza:
Spread a thin layer of chimichurri sauce over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Evenly distribute the shredded Asiago cheese over the chimichurri sauce.
Add the slices of fresh mozzarella cheese on top.
Arrange the thinly sliced steak over the cheese.
Bake the Pizza:
Carefully transfer the assembled pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or a baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Finish and Serve:
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Drizzle additional chimichurri sauce over the top for extra flavor.
Slice and serve immediately.