Chimichurri Dipping Sauce and Marinade #Recipe (2024)

by Diane Hoffmaster 8 Comments

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My husband and I get our beef from a small, local farmer and we do a fair amount of grilling. One of the perks of living in the south is that I can grill in January. (Okay, well, my HUSBAND can grill in January!) I like to find unique marinades and sauces that will compliment the bold flavor of a grilled grass fed steak and this Chimichurri dipping sauce and marinade looked like a great blend of fresh flavors. I found the recipe in the Big Green Egg Cookbook: Celebrating the World's Best Smoker and GrillChimichurri Dipping Sauce and Marinade #Recipe (1) cookbook that I got for my husband for Christmas. It was originally used with kabobs but I was too lazy to cut the steak up into cubes. Yes, that is how lazy I get some days!

Chimichurri is often served in Latin American countries to accompany grilled meats. It can be used with fish, chicken, lamb, beef or whatever you happen to be grilling. I think it would probably go great with grilled veggies as well but you may want to play around with it. Use half the Chimichurri to marinade your food in for several hours prior to cooking. Then, use the remaining Chimichurri as a sauce to dip your food into. I really loved the flavor of the garlic and parsley with a touch of a kick from the jalapenos. My husband thought it was a little heavy on the vinegar so you may want to add half of that ingredient and taste before adding more.

Chimichurri Dipping Sauce and Marinade

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Chimichurri Dipping Sauce and Marinade

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A zesty and fresh flavor, perfect for grilling meats and veggies

Prep Time8 hours

Total Time8 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 cups extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice (4 to 5 limes)
  • 4 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups flat leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 cup fresh oregano
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Into a food processor, combine the oil, vinegar, lime juice, jalapenos, garlic, parsley, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Blend for 30 seconds and season to taste with salt and pepper. Process for another 10 seconds
  3. Pour half the sauce over the food to be marinated and reserve the other half.
  4. Marinate your meat and/or veggies for 30 minutes 4 to 8 hours.
  5. Remove the food from the marinade and grill until done. Discard used marinade.
  6. Serve with remaining sauce.

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Diane Hoffmaster

Diane is a professional blogger and nationally certified pharmacy technician at Good Pill Pharmacy. She has two college aged kids, one husband and more pets than she will admit to. She earned her BS in Microbiology at the University of New Hampshire but left her career in science to become a stay at home mom. Years of playing with LEGO and coloring with crayons had her craving a more grown up purpose to her life and she began blogging and freelance writing full time. You can learn more about her HERE.

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Comments

  1. Ellen Christian

    Wow that sounds really good! Cannot wait to try it.

    Reply

  2. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick

    YUM! I love a good chimichurri sauce made with cilantro too! Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

    Reply

  3. Erica

    I have tons of food allergies, but this is something I could actually make without having to change a single ingredient. I'm so excited!

    Reply

    • Diane

      I'm glad it will work for you. It was really yummy!

      Reply

  4. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories)

    Diane, thank you for linking up to the Weekend Kitchen -- I'm happy to share that you were one of our featured recipes! Your chimichurri sauce sounds and looks amazing! I can't wait to try it. Be sure to come back this week to link up again!

    Reply

    • Diane

      thanks so much! I will try to link up again next week!

      Reply

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Chimichurri Dipping Sauce and Marinade #Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is Chimichurri Sauce made of? ›

Chimichurri sauce hails from Uruguay and Argentina. It's commonly made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, finely chopped parsley, and dried or fresh oregano.

What do you eat Chimichurri Sauce with? ›

Chimichurri complements any number of meats and vegetables. Here are some of our favorite ways to use chimichurri sauce: Serve it alongside grilled steak or pork chops, roasted chicken, poached salmon or sauteed shrimp. Drizzle it over grilled vegetable kebabs or oven-roasted vegetables.

What flavors go well with chimichurri? ›

While Chimichurri Sauce is especially great paired with the strong beefy flavours of steak, it's also terrific with other proteins – chicken, turkey, fish, prawns/shrimp – as well as vegetables.

Why is my chimichurri sauce bitter? ›

Chimichurri can become bitter if the ingredients aren't balanced properly. Thankfully, there are a few easy ways to fix bitter-tasting chimichurri. Adding more acidity, like citrus or vinegar, can counteract bitter flavors. You can also add a touch of sweetness in the form of honey or sugar.

What sauce is similar to chimichurri? ›

Italy: Salsa Verde

It may look a lot like chimichurri, but the flavor of Italian salsa verde is surprisingly different, with chopped capers and sometimes anchovy fillets giving this version an irresistible salty-funky tang. Sometimes salsa verde will get zing from lemon juice and/or zest, too.

Does chimichurri go bad in the fridge? ›

How long does chimichurri sauce last? Shelf life: Chimichurri evolves in its flavor as it ages. The fresh stage lasts about 2 to 3 weeks when refrigerated, and about 7 days if not.

Is chimichurri healthy? ›

And from a health standpoint, chimichurri is loaded with good-for-you benefits, including calcium, carotenes, iron, and vitamins A and C (from the parsley) and calcium, fiber, iron, and vitamins E and K (from the oregano), as well as heart-healthy garlic and the monounsaturated fat found in olive oil, which may help to ...

What alcohol goes with chimichurri? ›

Other wines you can pair with Chimichurri Steak:
  • Cabernet Sauvignon (Argentina makes some great ones at great values)
  • Merlot.
  • Syrah/Shiraz.
  • Zinfandel.
  • Red blends (think: cab-based, syrah based)

What is chimichurri in English? ›

Meaning of chimichurri in English

a sauce from Argentina usually made from the herbs parsley and oregano, garlic, oil, vinegar, and chili, often eaten with meat: I had beef tenderloin with chimichurri.

Is chimichurri the same as pesto? ›

Pesto and chimichurri are both herb sauces made with garlic and olive oil, but they are very different. Pesto is an Italian sauce made with basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil. Chimichurri is an Argentine sauce made with parsley, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and red chili peppers or flakes.

How do you make Bobby Flay chimichurri sauce? ›

He starts by adding flat-leaf parsley to the processor and tops it with a bit of fresh oregano. He then adds fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, lots of black pepper, fresh garlic and smoked paprika to the processor. He tops it off with salt and a healthy amount of olive oil and purees it.

How long does chimichurri last in a jar? ›

Because it is made with fresh herbs, chimichurri sauce should be refrigerated. How long does chimichurri keep in the fridge? Chimichurri can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.

Can you buy chimichurri in a jar? ›

Chimi's Churri Sauce® as a marinade, dressing, or condiment and it will perfectly enhance any of your favorite meats, seafood, or vegetables. This package includes one 7-ounce glass jar.

What's the difference between chimichurri and salsa? ›

Served with the meat will be a sauce called chimichurri. It is quite different to pesto or salsa verde in that the key soft herb is parsley, combined with oregano leaves. Further, the sauce includes vinegar and water, elements used in making our Aussie mint sauce. Chimichurri is very easy to make.

How is chimichurri different from pesto? ›

Pesto is an Italian sauce made with basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil. Chimichurri is an Argentine sauce made with parsley, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and red chili peppers or flakes. Chimichurri doesn't contain nuts or cheese. Basil pesto is smooth, salty, and slightly nutty.

Why is chimichurri so popular in Argentina? ›

As for its geographical roots, chimichurri is unmistakably Argentine, born from the pampas and gauchos' tradition. It's believed to have been conceived as a culinary companion to the country's famed grilled meats, a testament to Argentina's rich pastoral heritage.

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