Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Name: Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup packed fresh parsley, washed and dried; 5 medium cloves garlic, peeled; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon (4g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Why This Recipe Works

A food processor makes quick work of fresh herbs.
Whisking in the olive oil by hand prevents the bitterness of oxidation.
A splash of red wine vinegar keeps the sauce tangy and bright.

Chimichurri's etymology is steeped in lore, with some claiming it originated with an Irishman named "Jimmy McCurry" or a British meat man named "Jimmy Curry," while others say it's a mangled version of the phrase "give me the curry." All we know for sure is that this tangy Argentinian sauce is a revelation with flank steak, complementing its hearty flavor with the herbal notes of fresh parsley and olive oil.

Tender Grilled Short Ribs Recipe

Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Prep 10 mins

Active 15 mins

Total 10 mins

Serves 8 servings

Makes 1 cup

Fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar come together in a tangy sauce that works wonders on steak, contrasting the heavier flavors and textures inherent to beef.

1 cup packed fresh parsley, washed and dried
5 medium cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon (4g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Place parsley, garlic, and oregano in the workbowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
Transfer to a medium bowl and whisk in oil, vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Special Equipment

Food processor

This Recipe Appears In

The Best Inexpensive Steak for the Grill, Part 3: Short Ribs

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
127	Calories
14g	Fat
1g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories	127
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 199mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 12mg	58%
Calcium 17mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 57mg	1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)