Chile-Oregano Chimichurri

Name: Chile-Oregano Chimichurri
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 shallot, chopped; 1 Fresno chile or red jalapeño, chopped (optional); 3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 c. red wine vinegar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano; 3/4 c. olive oil; Grilled steak, chicken, or pork chops, for serving

This fresh herby mix is the ultimate steak-topper.

By Friends of Camp WandawegaPublished: Jun 7, 2022

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two steaks on a cutting board with chimichurri sauce spread on one

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Though originally from Argentina, this herby sauce of cilantro, vinegar, oil, and spice, is popular all over the world. It's the perfect accompaniment to grilled steak (where it's traditionally found) but we also love it as an addition to a beefy stew, as well as other grilled proteins, such as chicken or pork.

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Ingredients

1 shallot, chopped
1 Fresno chile or red jalapeño, chopped (optional)
3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano
3/4 cup olive oil
Grilled steak, chicken, or pork chops, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Combine shallot, chile (if using), garlic, and vinegar in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit 10 minutes. Add cilantro, parsley, oregano, and oil; stir to combine. Season with salt. Serve with steak, chicken, or pork chops.

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