Adding this recipe for of a simple Chimichurri sauce to your meals will give you the bump in flavor you have been looking for. All you need a a food processor and you are on your way to spice up that flavor.
CHIMICHURRI IS THE PERFECT MATCH
A perfectly charred steak paired with this chimichurri sauce is the best. Not to be mistaken you can use any other protein with this chimichurri sauce like; chicken, shrimp, salmon or even vegetables. You won’t be able to resist a charred grilled flank steak, topped with beautiful and flavorful Chimichurri Sauce. The colors alone are so inviting and will have you excited to display your dish for your family or friends.
SIMPLE INGRDIENTS, BOLD FLAVORS
- FLAT LEAF PARSLEY; It is best to use flat leaf parsley, but if you have curled that is fine. It will just change the texture.
- OREGANO; Gives off the peppery and sweet bite that the sauce needs.
- CILANTRO; Is a tangy version parsley.
- GARLIC; Gives the savory and richness to the sauce.
- BELL PEPPERS; I like to use red and orange simply because they are the sweetest of the bell peppers.
- RED PEPPER; You only need on of these spice masters
- RED WINE; I substitute red wine for red win vinegar because that is what I had!
- WHITE VINEGAR; This is what acts as a marinade agent. Breaking down muscle fibers for more tender meat.
- EVOO; This is a major component so try to use a quality Olive Oil.
- LEMON & LIME; For zest
MY RED WINE VINEGAR SUBSTITUTION
Many recipes call for red wine vinegar. But the first time I made this I didn’t have red wine vinegar so I created my own, with a substitution of red wine, white vinegar and lemon juice. Substitutions are easy and there’s no need to panic, because normally you can create great flavors with what you already have in your pantry.
EASY TO MAKE CHIMCHURRI SAUCE
- Prep and chop parsley, cilantro, oregano, peppers and garlic.
- Add all ingredients to the food processor.
- Pulse / chop the ingredients in the food processor. You want to leave a little bit of texture in the sauce.
- If you’re going to use it as a marinade, stick your meat in a bag and pour the chimichurri sauce over the top and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- Cook your protein or vegetable and add chimichurri sauce to the top.
- Enjoy!
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
- Make your chimichurri sauce ahead of time so that it can rest and the flavors can melt together.
- Taste your chimichurri sauce as you are making it. Add more salt, or lemon juice as needed.
- You do not have to use a food processor for this recipe. A blender or immersion blender or chopping your ingredients very finely will also work.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, use an ice cube tray to freeze your chimichurri sauce. Pour the sauce into each section and freeze overnight. Use as needed.
Yes, You can use dried oregano for this recipe. It will not give you as strong a flavor as fresh oregano. Fresh is always best.
OTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT ENJOY!
- Quick Steak and Eggs Breakfast Tacos
- Crispy Lemon Garlic Butter Wings
- Instant Pot Chicken Tostadas
- Salmon Tacos With Mango Salsa
Simple Chimichurri Sauce
Equipment
- Food processor or Immersion blender
Ingredients
- 1 ½ c. Flat leaf parsley packed
- ½ c. Cilantro Packed
- ¼ c. Oregano packed
- ½ Red Bell Pepper Chopped
- ½ Orange Bell Pepper Chopped
- 1 Red Chili pepper Diced
- 5 Cloves Garlic Chopped
- 1 Lemon juiced
- 1 Lime juiced
- ¼ c. White Vinegar
- 2 tbsp. Red Wine
- ¼ c. Olive oil
- 1 tsp. Kosher salt
Instructions
- Prep and chop parsley, cilantro, oregano, peppers and garlic.
- Add all ingredients to the food processor.
- Pulse / chop the ingredients in the food processor. You want to leave a little bit of texture in the sauce.
- If you’re going to use it as a marinade, stick your meat in a bag and pour the chimichurri sauce over the top and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- Cook your protein or vegetable and add chimichurri sauce to the top.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Taste your chimichurri sauce as you are making it. Add more salt, or lemon juice as needed.
You do not have to use a food processor for this recipe. A blender or immersion blender or chopping your ingredients very finely will also work.
Sauce is the Boss! The freshness pops off the screen and out of your mouth. This was very tasty!