Nothing tops a grilled skirt steak better than fresh homemade Chimichurri Sauce. It’s quick to make and takes your grilled steak from ordinary to amazing! I promise you, serve this at your next BBQ and your friends and family will not stop complimenting you.
“Chimichurri is a green sauce used for grilled meat, originally from Argentina. It is made of finely-chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, and white vinegar.” Wikipedia
I like to spoon the Chimichurri Sauce right on top of the sliced steak because it makes such a beautiful presentation, but you also need extra. Extra for the meat. Extra to spoon on top of baked potatoes. Extra to dip bread into. You get the idea. It’s that good!!
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Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch fresh Italian Parsley rough chopped, approx 2 cups
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro rough chopped *optional. I had some, so I added it.
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 TBSP red or white vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes according to taste
Instructions
- Chop the parsley (and cilantro if using).
- Combine parsley, with olive oil, crushed garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- It's best to make earlier in the day to allow flavors to combine.
- *Can be made in food processor, for a smoother sauce, but I prefer to hand chop.
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I’ve never made homemade chimichurri sauce before but your recipe looks easy and the pictures look delicious. I will have to try this soon. Thanks so much.
OMGosh, I’ve never mad chimichurri sauce and I have no idea why – this looks absolutely amazing – and I would love to put it on everything too! Steak, potatoes, bread – YUM!
I just started making it last summer and have made it a number of times since. My family loves it! You need to try it, you won’t be disappointed.
I had a chef friend who made the most awesome chimichurri and steak – your post reminded me of how great that combination is and your recipe is so simple. I really should try ti!
You really should try it. It’s so easy and delicious!
Yum, chimichurri sauce is a favorite here at my home. And it’s a perfect flavor for the summer. Also, your pictures are making me drool! 😛
Dear Renee, this looks absolutely marvelous! I am tempted to make this next time I have steak. xo, Catherine
Hello … I made this yesterday…and it was DELICIOUS!! Perfect for my awesome Mother’s Day BBQ’d steak!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
And this is how you make a steak look incredible in a picture! Nice job! Looks fantastic!
This has become my go to chimichurri recipe. I have made it dozens of times and it is always delicious! I do double the garlic and add an extra dash of red wine vinegar. So so good!