Welcome to the world of chimichurri sauce, a vibrant and flavorful condiment that adds a burst of zest to any dish. Originating from Argentina and Uruguay, this versatile sauce has gained popularity worldwide for its ability to elevate the taste of grilled meats, vegetables, and even salads. Made with fresh herbs, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and spices, chimichurri sauce offers a perfect balance of tanginess, herbaceousness, and a hint of heat. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or want to explore exciting variations, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect chimichurri sauce that will transform your culinary creations into something extraordinary.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
STEAK GAUCHO-STYLE WITH ARGENTINIAN CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat a grill.
- Place all chimichurri sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until well chopped, but not pureed. Reserve.
- Dissolve cayenne pepper and salt in 1 cup hot water. Transfer to a squeeze container.
- Place the steak directly over a hot grill, baste with the chimichurri grilling sauce, and grill until the outer portion of the meat reaches the desired degree of doneness. Remove the steak from the grill and slice long strips from the outer edges of the steak. Instruct guests to pick up a steak slice from the cutting board with their fingers, place it on a slice of baguette, and enjoy. Return the remaining steak to the grill, baste, and grill until more of the steak is cooked. Remove and repeat the slicing and serving procedure until steak is consumed. For extra spicy steak, baste 2 or 3 additional times with the cayenne pepper mixture during grilling process. Spoon chimichurri sauce over steak. (Also brilliant on any grilled fish or chicken)
- Recommended beverage: Argentinian Malbec (red)
CHIMICHURRI SAUCE FOR STEAKS
This is a great Argentinean marinade or sauce. Use it on grilled meats, such as T-bone, porterhouse or skirt steak. The sauce is best if used immediately but will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
Provided by Ty Robbins
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the parsley, garlic, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper. Mix well, but do not puree.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 296.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CHEF JOHN'S CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
Chimichurri is a fabulous green sauce that's been steadily growing in popularity across the American restaurant landscape. This herby, garlicky, tangy, spicy, and very green condiment is great on all kinds of grilled meats.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine oil, garlic, vinegar, salt, cumin, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cilantro, oregano, and parsley in a blender.
- Pulse blender 2 to 3 times; scrape down the sides using a rubber spatula. Repeat pulsing and scraping process until a thick sauce forms, about 12 times.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 304.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
ARGENTINIAN-STYLE BEEF WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
Whether used as a marinade or as a sauce, a versatile chimichurri complements most any grilled fish, chicken, or meat.
Categories Beef Garlic Onion Father's Day Backyard BBQ Dinner Beef Tenderloin Spice Bell Pepper Fall Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Cilantro Gourmet Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Stir together all ingredients for beef with 1 1/2 teaspoons each of salt and pepper. Marinate, covered and chilled, 4 hours.
- Meanwhile, stir together all chimichurri ingredients with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and let stand at least 2 hours.
- Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see grilling procedure. Remove beef from marinade and rub off excess (discard marinade).
- Skewer beef, leaving about 1/2 inch between pieces. Oil grill rack, then grill (covered if using a gas grill), turning occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes for medium-rare. Serve beef with chimichurri sauce.
ARGENTINIAN GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
A simple grilled technique and flavorful, herb-packed sauce enliven flank steak. From Cook's Illustrated 2009 Summer Grilling issue.
Provided by ElleFirebrand
Categories Steak
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare grill according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Place onion on baking sheet; brush both sides lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle both sides of steak with salt and pepper. Place onion and steak directly on grill. Grill onion, turning once, until streaked with dark grill marks, 10 to 12 minutes. Grill steak until well seared and dark brown on side, 5 to 7 minutes. Using tongs, flip steak; continuing grilling on other side until interior of meat is slightly less done than you want it to be when you eat it, 2 to 5 minutes more for rare or medium-rate.
- Transfer steak to cutting board, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice steak very thing on bias against the grain. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Place onions on platter and arrange meat over onions. Serve with Chimichurri Sauce.
- For Chimichurri Sauce:.
- Process parsley and garlic in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, stopping as necessary to scrape sides of bowl. Until ingredients are chopped fine. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Whisk in oil, vinegar, pepper flakes, salt and 2 tablespoons water until thoroughly blended. Serve immediately.
EASY CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
Chimichurri is an uncooked sauce used for grilled meat; it originated in Argentina and Uruguay. The dominant flavors are parsley and garlic.
Provided by Chef Nate
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine water, oregano, and salt in a small bowl and set aside until oregano has softened, about 15 minutes.
- Combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, shallot, and jalapeno in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until chopped. Add water-oregano mixture and red wine vinegar and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
- Cover chimichurri sauce and let sit at room temperature until flavors have melded, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 238.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
ROASTED NEW YORK STRIP STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
Spice up your next meal with this tempting Roasted New York Strip Steak with Chimichurri Sauce that is sure to be a family favorite.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix together 3 tablespoons olive oil, cumin, red pepper flakes, oregano and salt to taste in a bowl and coat the steaks in the mixture.
- Heat a large frying pan on high heat and fry the steaks on each side for 2 to 3 minutes until they are browned.
- Place two 1 1/2 to 2 feet long sheets of Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil on a table and place each steak in the center of the foil and fold up the ends and the outside of the foil to create a packet.
- Bake the steak for 10 minutes for a medium-rare internal temperature. Add 5 more minutes of baking to achieve a medium internal temperature.
- Remove the steaks from the packets and let them rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
- Combine the garlic, parsley, cilantro, red wine vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and salt and pepper in a food processor and process on high speed until it becomes like a paste.
- Serve the steak alongside the Chimichurri Sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 131.5 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 66.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1015.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
GRILLED BEEF WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
From the Royal Caribbean International Cookbook, which states that chimichurri sauce is as common in Argentina as ketchup is in the United States. I've seen a few other posted recipes for chimichurri sauce, but none that have quite the same list of ingredients that are included in this recipe. Prep time includes marinating time.
Provided by Northwestgal
Categories Steak
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a glass bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, lime juice, oregano, parsley, garlic and crushed red pepper. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne.
- Place beef in a zip-lock plastic bag and add 3/4 cup (200ml) chimichurri sauce. Remove excess air from bag, seal it, and turn bag several times to coat beef with the sauce. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours. Cover the remaining sauce and refrigerate.
- About 30 minutes before grilling, remove the beef and reserved sauce from the refrigerator. Soak wood chips in cold water. Heat a covered charcoal or gas grill to medium hot. Just before cooking toss the wood chips into the hot coals, or add the wood chips to the gas grill according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Grill the beef, turning occasionally and basting with the marinade from the bag until the outside is well browned and inside is cooked to desired degree, about 10 to 20 minutes. (A thermometer should register 125F°/52°C for medium-rare, or 135F°/57°C for medium.) Discard remaining marinade from the bag.
- Transfer beef to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Slice and transfer to a warmed serving platter. Drizzle the slices with some of the reserved chimichurri sauce and serve while still hot.
- NOTE: If using a strip loin, leave a 1/2-inch (1.25cm) layer of fat around the roast. For individual steaks, cut the meat into 6-ounce (170g) portions, about 1 1/2 inches (3.75cm) thick. Sear in a hot pan for 2 minutes on each side, and then grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or as desired.
GAUCHO-GRILLED STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 1h3m
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the garlic, jalapeno and vinegar in a bowl. Stir in the parsley, oregano, and lime juice. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside at room temperature to allow the flavors to marry.
- Marinate the steak in olive oil for 30 minutes, turning to coat both sides.
- Preheat an outdoor charcoal grill or oven broiler to high. Remove the steak from the oil and season both sides with a generous amount of salt and pepper; you should see the seasoning on the meat. Grill the steaks on the hottest part of the barbecue for 4 minutes per side, until well charred. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let stand for 5 minutes. Cut the steak across the grain on the diagonal and fan the slices out on a platter. Spoon some chimichurri over the meat and serve with the remaining sauce at the table.
EASY CHIMICHURRI SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, yellow onion, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, lime
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until combined.
- Serve the chimichurri with your favorite steak, on chicken wings, roasted potatoes, or as a dressing for your favorite salad!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 1 gram
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
This is from the local paper. I've tried chimichurri sauce once and like it, so I want to try this one. The paper suggests to make the breasts all uniform size for even cooking: pound between sheets of waxed paper with a rolling pin, meat pounder or bottom of a heavy pot. Prep. time does not include marinading time.
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make chimichurri sauce: In food processor fitted with metal blade, puree garlic.
- Add parsley and process until finely chopped.
- Add 3/4 cup oil, vinegar, water or chicken broth, and seasonings, and process.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. It should be very flavorful and spicy.
- For marinade: In small mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of the chimichurri sauce, with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and mix until smooth; taste for seasoning.
- Place chicken breasts in a sealable bag and pour in marinade, making sure marinade is evenly distributed.
- Zip bag and refrigerate 1/2 hour to 4 hours.
- Prepare barbecue for medium-heat grilling.
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill about 3 inches from flame, 7 to 10 minutes on each side or until no pink color is showing.
- Place on platter and serve with sauce on the side.
- Advance prep. tip: The sauce can be made up to 6 days ahead, covered and refrigerated. Remove from fridge half an hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.5, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 93, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 30.6
ARGENTINEAN CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
A unique chimichurri sauce that is great on everything! What makes it unique? It is a little thicker than the normal chimichurri with tomato and onion pieces. I have used in on fish, flank steak and chicken. I have even mixed it into classic spaghetti sauce recipes.
Provided by Dache
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toss onion, tomato, garlic, parsley, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper together until evenly combined. Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, and water; stir well to combine. Refrigerate until flavors are blended, 8 hours to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 725.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CHURRASCO STRIP STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
This citrus and pesto like recipe is from one of our favorite local restaurant's "Dinosaur BBQ". It is using their bottled marinade. For those who have received a package from me, I have included this sauce. For those who have not--never fear, I am including the web address so that you can enjoy it too. Go to www.dinobbq.com .. also, look for other "Dinosaur" recipes using their sauces under me or my hubby Rickv.
Provided by TammieV
Categories Meat
Time 10h30m
Yield 4 Steaks
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Start early in the Morning, remove the boot strap tendon sometimes found on the outside edge of the steaks.
- Pour on marinade and let them stand all day.
- Using parsley leaves fill measuring cup to make 1 full packed cup.
- Mix together all sauce ingredients except oil in a food processor or blender to form a paste.
- Dribble in a little oil at a time until fully blended.
- Taste, add more seasonings if desired.
- Set aside.
- Take steaks out of marinade and pat dry.
- Grill on hot grill until medium-rare (Ok, Hubby teases me, I like mine a little more done than that).
- Serve with some sauce spooned over each steak.
PORK LOIN WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
Pork loin filet is marinated in chimichurri sauce then roasted for this easy, elegant main course.
Provided by Smithfield(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Smithfield®
Time 8h55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place pork roast in self-sealing plastic bag. Combine parsley, onion and garlic in food processor; pulse until minced. Add remaining ingredients and process to blend.
- Reserve 1/4 cup chimichurri sauce; set aside. Coat pork in plastic bag with remaining mixture. Seal bag and refrigerate overnight.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove pork from marinade and place on rack in shallow pan (discard any leftover marinade). Roast 30 to 35 minutes per pound until internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve sliced loin filet with reserved chimichurri sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 727.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
ARGENTINEAN STEAK WITH PARSLEY SAUCE: CARNE Y CHIMICHURRI
Steps:
- Preheat a grill or broiler to high.
- In a blender, combine vinegar, jalapeno, garlic, and bay leaves puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and add the herbs. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Season the flank steak with olive oil, salt, and pepper and grill/broil the steak for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Slice the steak thinly, across the grain on the bias and serve with the chimichurri sauce.
CHIMICHURRI (ARGENTINEAN PARSLEY AND GARLIC SAUCE)
This is a regular condiment on every table in Argentina. It is drizzled on everything from grilled meats to potatoes and vegetables. This is similar to a version I had in an Argentinean restaurant. Some versions also include red pepper flakes, so feel free to add them on occasion.
Provided by threeovens
Categories South American
Time 1h
Yield 1 cup, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle salt on garlic and mash to form a paste. This can be done in a mortar and pestle or on a cutting board with the side of a knife.
- In a bowl, combine garlic paste, parsley, water, onion, red pepper, oregano, paprika, bay leaf, and pepper; let sit 30 minutes.
- Add vinegar to bowl and let sit another 30 minutes.
- Add oil, cover, and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to develop.
ARGENTINE-STYLE BEEF WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
Categories Beef Onion Backyard BBQ Dinner Grill Grill/Barbecue Parsley Oregano Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For chimichurri sauce:
- Whisk all ingredients and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in medium bowl. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours.
- For beef:
- Whisk all ingredients except beef in large bowl; whisk in 1 tablespoon salt. Add beef; toss to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour, turning occasionally.
- Prepare barbecue (high heat). Thread beef with some marinade still clinging onto 8 skewers. Grill skewers until beef is charred on all sides and cooked to desired doneness, about 5 minutes for medium-rare.
- Place 1 skewer on each plate. Pass chimichurri sauce alongside.
STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
Categories Beef Citrus Garlic Herb Sauté Low Carb Low/No Sugar Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chopped parsley in small metal bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and crushed red pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead.) Bring to room temperature before using.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of steaks with salt and pepper. Add steaks to skillet and cook until desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Slice steaks crosswise and arrange on platter. Spoon chimichurri sauce over and serve.
HOMEMADE CHIMICHURRI SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: fresh flat-leaf parsley, fresh oregano, garlic, small shallot, good-quality olive oil, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, lemon
Provided by Isabel Castillo
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Nutrition, per serving - Calories: 979, Total fat: 106 grams, Sodium: 267 mg, Total carb: 3 grams, Dietary fiber: 2 gram, Sugars: 2 gram, Protein: 1 grams
- Wash and dry the herbs.
- Remove the parsley leaves from the thicker, woody stems, then finely chop with a sharp knife. Transfer 1 cup (40 g) to a medium bowl and save the rest of the herbs for another use.
- Remove the oregano leaves from the stems and roughly chop. Add ¼ cup (10 g) to the bowl with the parsley. Save any leftovers for another use.
- Peel the garlic cloves, then mince. Add to the bowl with the herbs.
- Peel and mince the shallot, then add to the bowl.
- Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes. Whisk well to combine. Add the lemon zest and whisk to incorporate.
- Let the chimichurri sit in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 24 hours.
- Serve over grilled veggies, steak, seafood, or grilled chicken thighs, use as a dip for crusty bread, or use as desired otherwise.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 744 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 80 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 2 grams
CUBAN PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the tenderloins on an 18-inch piece of heavy-duty foil. Coat with 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano and onion. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and the orange juice. Wrap the tenderloin in the foil.
- Make the chimichurri sauce: in a bowl, combine the parsley, lime juice, vinegar and the remaining olive oil, garlic, oregano and salt. Season with pepper.
- Heat one side of grill to medium. Place wrapped pork on unheated side. Cook over indirect heat in covered grill, turning occasionally, for 1 hour or until pork is fork tender and has reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees. To serve, slice pork and top with chimichurri sauce. Serve with spicy black beans and rice as well as a slice of fresh pineapple.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 534, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 716 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- For a more flavorful chimichurri, use fresh herbs. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but reduce the amount you use by half.
- Chimichurri can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When you're ready to use it, bring it to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Chimichurri is a versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's great on grilled meats, fish, and vegetables. It can also be used as a marinade or dipping sauce.
- If you're looking for a spicier chimichurri, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a chopped chili pepper.
- For a more tangy chimichurri, add a splash of red wine vinegar or lemon juice.
Conclusion:
Chimichurri is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a simple sauce to add flavor to your grilled meats or a more complex sauce to use as a marinade, chimichurri is a great option.
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