Chimichurri Marinade

by BrianChild on 10/18/2009

in Bits and Bites, Cooking Tip, Marinades, Recipes

Chimichurri is the Argentinian BBQ sauce that accompanies grilled meats and vegetables.  You might have seen this as a part of a recipe in the local Chili’s or other similar establishment at $12 – $15 a plate.  I had my first taste of this at my local Chili’s on a fajita dish, and thought – “the sauce seems simple enough”.

I am here to tell you that with a few simple ingredients, that are most likely in your pantry, you too can make this marinade.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 shallots minced
  • 2 cups fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup oregano leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons thyme
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary
  • 1 chipotle chili in adobe sauce, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

This marinade is an infused marinade so there is a little cooking involved.

Heat your oil in a medium sauce pan until hot.  Then remove from the heat and add your remaining ingredients and let the mixture infuse its flavors for at least 1 hour.

Once this has cooled, pour 1/4 to 1/2 of this marinade over the protein of your choice, and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.  Reserve the remaining marinade and serve with cooked protein as you would BBQ sauce.  I have tested this and used top sirloin, rib eye, and flank steak – all delicious.

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