Chimichurri Sauce

Written by Updated on May 8, 2022 in Sauces, Sauces + Spices
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This sauce is unlike any other. True to it’s Argentinian roots, it is incredibly flavorful and unique. A perfect match for steak or chicken, eggs or damn near anything. This sauce will set a new standard for your meats.

Green Chimichurri
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Green Chimichurri

Recipe by Johnny BeaversCourse: Sauces, MarinadesCuisine: ArgentinianDifficulty: Easy
Prep time

20

minutes
Stand time

10

minutes
Total time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped

  • 1 Fresno chile or jalapeño, finely chopped

  • 6 LARGE garlic cloves, thinly sliced or finely chopped

  • ½ cup red wine vinegar

  • 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more at the end for taste

  • ½ cup finely chopped cilantro

  • ¼ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped oregano

  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Combine shallot, chile, garlic, vinegar, and 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Let sit 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro, parsley, and oregano. Using a fork, whisk in oil. Transfer ½ cup chimichurri to a small bowl; season with salt and reserve as sauce.
  • If using for beef, place meat in a glass, stainless-steel, or ceramic dish. Toss with remaining chimichurri. Cover and chill at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
  • Remove meat from marinade, pat dry, and grill.
  • Spoon reserved chimichurri over grilled meat.