Name: Chimichurri Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients: ½ cup chopped parsley; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ red chili pepper, deseeded and diced; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

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Do you want to take your steak to the next level? Then you have to try Chimichurri! It’s a simple olive oil and herb mixture that will make your steak, chicken or seafood super tasty.

Close up image of chimichurri sauce in a white bowl.

Chimichurri is the condiment in South America, as well as around much of Latin America. It’s super simple to whip up, but will add so much flavor to your meals.

What is Chimichurri?

Chimichurri is a simple sauce of olive oil, parsley, garlic and a few other flavor enhancers. It originated in South America, but has spread throughout Latin America.

Most traditionally it is served with steak, but it can be served with just about anything that demands a condiment. Serve it up with grilled meats, or slather it on a sandwich. Chimichurri is always a hit.

Churrasco served with chimichurri sauce.

Ingredients

Parsley – This is a main component in chimichurri. Fresh is mandatory.
Extra virgin olive oil – Another key ingredient. Go with a good quality EVOO.
Red wine vinegar – For a little tang.
Garlic – Freshly minced.
Oregano – I typically use dried, but if I have fresh on hand I use that.
Red chili pepper – Deseeded and diced.
Salt and pepper – To taste.

How to Use Chimichurri

This sauce is very versatile. It goes with just about any grilled meat, and is a staple accompaniment to Churrasco, which is a marinated and grilled flank steak dish from South America.

I should note that although chimichurri is typically used as a dipping/drizzling sauce, it also makes for an excellent marinade.

Personally, I also love this sauce with grilled chicken of seafood. Try it with shrimp or swordfish, and you’ll be in for a real treat!

So, today I am giving you a very simple way to add a lot of flavor to your meals. Chimichurri has very special place in my kitchen, and I think it will have one in yours too.

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