Chimichurri Marinade

Chimichurri Marinade
Chimichurri Marinade
This colorful sauce doubles as a marinade and as an accompaniment to all cuts of beef, including Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce.
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  • Served Person: Makes about 2 cups
Central/South American Sauce Marinate Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Argentine Jalapeño Shallot Oregano Bon Appétit
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
  • Carbohydrate 7 g(2%)
  • Fat 27 g(42%)
  • Fiber 3 g(13%)
  • Protein 1 g(3%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(19%)
  • Sodium 202 mg(8%)
  • Calories 274

Preparation Combine vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, shallot, and chile in a medium bowl and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro, parsley, and oregano. Using a fork, whisk in oil. Remove 1/2 cup chimichurri to a small bowl, season with salt to taste, and reserve as sauce. Put meat in a glass, stainless-steel, or ceramic dish. Toss with remaining marinade. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight. Remove meat from marinade, pat dry, and grill. The finish: Spoon reserved sauce over the grilled meat.

Preparation Combine vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, shallot, and chile in a medium bowl and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro, parsley, and oregano. Using a fork, whisk in oil. Remove 1/2 cup chimichurri to a small bowl, season with salt to taste, and reserve as sauce. Put meat in a glass, stainless-steel, or ceramic dish. Toss with remaining marinade. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight. Remove meat from marinade, pat dry, and grill. The finish: Spoon reserved sauce over the grilled meat.