Chimichurri sauce is the perfect accompaniment to beef and this chimichurri recipe can also be used as a marinade.
A recipe that originated in the South American country of Argentina, chimichurri is a sharp herby sauce traditionally served as an accompaniment to grilled meats. It’s a quick sauce to make and so simple to whizz together in a blender. You only need a handful of fresh ingredients – some you can even grow at home!
When you know how to make chimichurri sauce you have a dressing that can be used for so many meals! It’s cheap as chips to make, too.
Try serving chimichurri over steak, roast chicken or grilled fish fillets. If you want a chunkier sauce you can forgo the blender and simply combine the ingredients by hand. Easy!
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- Small bunch coriander, roughly chopped
- Small bunch parsley, roughly chopped
- 2tbsp white wine vinegar
- 75ml olive oil
Method
In a mini blender, whizz up all the ingredients together until smooth. Taste for seasoning and serve.
Top tip for making Chimichurri sauce
For a fiery kick, add one deseeded green chilli to the recipe.
