CHURRASCO WITH CHIMICHURRI

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 to 6-inch piece of beef tenderloin (cut from the center-about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup flat-leaf parsley
6 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Special Equipment: 2 cups oak chips, soaked in cold water for 1 hour, then drained (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the chimichurri. Combine the herbs and garlic in a food processor and finely chop. Add the oil, vinegar, water, salt, pepper and hot pepper flakes and process to make a thick sauce. Correct the seasoning, adding salt or vinegar, to taste. The chimichurri should be highly seasoned. Pour a 1/4 of the chimichurri into a baking dish just large enough to hold the tenderloin.
  • Holding the knife parallel to the cutting board, cut the tenderloin lengthwise into 4 flat even slices. Place each slice between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with the side of a cleaver (or a scaloppini pounder) to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Arrange the steaks on top of the chimichurri in the baking dish. Pour another 1/4 of the chimichurri on top. Marinate the beef for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high. If using charcoal, toss the chips directly on the coals. If using gas, place them in the smoker box and preheat until you see smoke. If your grill lacks a smoker box, use a foil smoking pouch. Arrange the beef slices on the grate on the diagonal and grill until cooked to taste, about 2 minutes a side for medium-rare, rotating the slices 90 degrees after 1 minute to create an attractive crosshatch of grill marks. Transfer the churrasco to plates or a platter and serve with the remaining chimichurri sauce on the side.

Afzal Hosen
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This churrasco was so good! The meat was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Smart Destiny
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I've tried many churrasco recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meat is always cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Arlene Fulk
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This churrasco recipe is a keeper! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


mlang log
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I made this churrasco for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The meat was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Meka Sanders
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This was my first time making churrasco and it was a success! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Freya Goodrick
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The churrasco was absolutely delicious and the chimichurri sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Bishal Don
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This churrasco was delicious! The meat was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Aims Khan
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I've made this churrasco recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The meat is always tender and juicy, and the chimichurri sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ntuthuko Shangase
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This recipe is a winner! The churrasco was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The chimichurri sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kabeer Ali
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I made this churrasco for my family and they loved it! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Agbona Basit adedayo
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This churrasco was amazing! The meat was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jeffrey Thurston
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I'm not a huge fan of churrasco, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Nadeem Ishtiaq
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This was a great recipe! The churrasco was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy churrasco dish.


Hamza Momand
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I made this churrasco for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


RITTIKA Dancer
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This recipe is a keeper! The churrasco was so juicy and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy churrasco dish.


Haroon Rahmani
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Amazing! This is the best churrasco I've ever had. The meat was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Rotan Mwesigwa
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This was the first time I've made churrasco, and it was a huge hit! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the chimichurri sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.