chimichurri recipe for steak

Chimichurri Recipe

Chimichurri is a vibrant and flavorful sauce originating from Argentina, perfect for topping steaks, grilled vegetables, or even using as a salad dressing. This easy chimichurri recipe combines fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, and spices to create a bold and zesty flavor that enhances any dish. It’s quick to prepare and can be stored in the refrigerator to develop even more depth of flavor over time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup tightly packed chopped parsley leaves
  • 1 cup tightly packed chopped cilantro leaves
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ onion, coarsely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  • Combine parsley, cilantro, red wine vinegar, onion, garlic, salt, oregano, hot pepper flakes, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse a few times.
  • Pour olive oil in slowly while pulsing a few more times until the chimichurri is chopped but still slightly textured.
  • Refrigerate for about 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend before serving.
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chimichurri recipe cilantro

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Additional Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 cups