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For the chimichurri: Whisk together the olive oil, basil, parsley, vinegar, oregano, salt, black pepper, chili flakes, garlic and onions in a small bowl.
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Cover and allow the mixture to rest for at least 2 hours before use.
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For the beef: Smash the garlic cloves with the side of your knife, and then remove the skins and roughly chop.
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Pour the olive oil over the steak, and then sprinkle with the garlic and marinate for 1 hour.
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For the kale chips: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Drizzle the olive oil onto your hands and gently rub each leaf lightly with the oil.
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Lay the leaves flat on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and let cool.
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Leave the oven on for the beef.
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For the dressing: Meanwhile, blanch the broccolini in boiling water for 5 minutes.
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Pat the pearl onions dry and place in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear the onions in the oil to brown all sides, about 2 minutes.
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Remove and let drain on paper towels.
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For cooking and assembling the beef: Preheat a grill to high heat.
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Remove the meat from the marinade and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Sear the meat on all sides over a hot open fire, and then grill for about 8 minutes per side.
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Transfer the meat to the oven and roast until medium rare, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and let rest for 7 minutes.
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Slice the steak against the grain into 18 thin slices for 2 portions.
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To serve, divide the crispy kale chips between 2 plates and lay flat in the center with the ruffled ends facing out.
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Mix together the hot sliced steak, arugula, tomatoes, pearl onions and broccolini florets in a large bowl.
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Spoon on 2 to 3 tablespoons of three-herb chimichurri sauce.
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Add a splash of hot pepper vinegar, if using.
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Season with a pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper.
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Toss well and add any beef drippings back into the dressed beef.
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Garnish with the amaranth blossoms and bread sticks, if using, and serve over the kale chips with any remaining chimichurri on the side.