Best 6 Chimichurri Sauce From Argentina Recipes

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ARGENTINIAN CHIMICHURRI



Argentinian Chimichurri image

Argentinian Chimichurri is zesty, herby and garlicky, making it the perfect sauce to serve with grilled meat! A staple of South American cuisine, this recipe is easy to make and ready in less than 5 minutes.

Provided by Olivia's Cuisine

Categories     Condiments, Dressings and Sauces

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup finely chopped parsley (about half a bunch)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (or 1 tablespoon dried)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1-2 red chili peppers (seeded and finely chopped)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ cup sunflower seed oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Combine the parsley, oregano, garlic and chili pepper(s) in a bowl.
  • Add the vinegar, lime juice, sunflower seed oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
  • Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
  • Serve immediately or, if you can, let it sit for at least 15 minutes before serving for the flavors to meld. If not using right away, refrigerate for up to 3 weeks but bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 130 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g

ARGENTINEAN CHIMICHURRI



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This is the simplest way to make authentic Argentinean chimichurri. The greatest thing about authentic Argentinean food is that it is easy to make and hard to screw up!

Provided by ryalibertino

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
⅓ cup minced shallot
⅓ cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir olive oil and lemon juice together with garlic, shallot, parsley, basil, thyme, and oregano; season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to stand for 2 hours at room temperature before serving; store remaining chimichurri in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 22 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

ARGENTINEAN CHIMICHURRI SAUCE



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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

1 onion, minced
1 tomato - peeled, seeded, and minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup water

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

CHIMICHURRI SAUCE



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This famous Argentinean sauce is perfect for any grilled foods. My catering customers love this sauce on garlic crostini with grilled flank steak slices.

Provided by COOKINCOWGIRLS

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup fresh parsley
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ tablespoon minced garlic
½ tablespoon pepper sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot®)

Steps:

  • Place the parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt, garlic and hot pepper sauce into the container of a blender or food processor. Blend for about 10 seconds on medium speed, or until ingredients are evenly blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 201.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHIMICHURRI SAUCE - ARGENTINIAN CHIMICHURRI MARINADE



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Posting for ZWT 7. This recipe comes from about.com/South American Food. You can develop your own proportions in this recipe. Some people prefer more garlic, some prefer only parsley, some add fresh tomatoes - experiment to come up with your own signature chimichurri.

Provided by Papa D 1946-2012

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh parsley or 2 cups cilantro, firmly packed
1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves (optional)
3 -6 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt and red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Pulse the garlic and onion in the food processor until finely chopped.
  • Add the parsley and/or cilantro, and oregano if using, and pulse briefly, until finely chopped.
  • Transfer the mixture to a separate bowl. Add the olive oil, lime juice, and vinegar, and stir. (Adding the liquids outside of the blender gives the chimichurri the correct texture. You don't want the herbs to be completely puréed, just finely chopped).
  • Season with salt and red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

ARGENTINIAN-STYLE BEEF WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE



Argentinian-Style Beef with Chimichurri Sauce image

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

For Beef:
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons thyme leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
For chimichurri:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
1 fresh bay leaf (optional), finely chopped
Equipment:
5 (12-inch) metal skewers

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.

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