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This is an easy chimichurri recipe made with cilantro perfect for steak. Chi-chi-chi-chimichurri, it just makes you want to sing and dance the salsa. It’s such a fun word to say. And a even funner way to dress up a cheap cut of steak. I made a grilled skirt steak to go with this. I first marinated the skirt steak in vinegar, lime and garlic to help tenderize it. After I grilled it, I sliced the steak thinly and placed it over a salad. Then I finished it off with this chimichurri sauce. I made this version of chimichurri with only cilantro, because I love cilantro. If your one of those people who have a strong aversion to cilantro, it’s okay, just use some flat leaf parsley instead. You could also go half and half with the parsley and cilantro, so the cilantro isn’t so strong. This was the first time I made it fresh. I’ve bought it a few times bottled, and didn’t really care for it. I can’t tell you how much better it is made freshly. I’ll never buy the bottled version again.
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Cilantro Chimichurri
Ingredients
- a large bunch of cilantro, about 1 cup packed
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, or 1 tablespoon fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flake, optional
- kosher salt
- pepper
Method
- Combine cilantro, garlic, vinegar, oregano, cumin, and optional red pepper flake in a food processor. Pulse until fine.
- Turn food processor on and stream in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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I love a good chimichurri, specially made of cilantro. You are definitely right, the bottled stuff is generally no good.
This looks terrific and I LOVE cilantro! Your steak salad sounds terrific!
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oh I love that vibrant color!
Beautiful chimichurri! I love cilantro, too, and this sauce is just perfect with a grilled steak. I even like it with grilled t-bones
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I’m one of the few people that I know with a strong distaste for cilantro. Ryan loves it, but it tastes like soup to me! That aside, your sauce looks beautiful. Such a vibrant green. While I might not like this, I know quite a few people who would, and so I thank you for sharing it with me!
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yummy!!
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What a pretty photo and delicious looking sauce. It took me quite a numer of years to get use to cilantro when I lived in California. I LOVE it now and now reside in NY. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I would add this sauce to all my savories…perfect for Meatless Monday’s too….served over beans or tofu.
be still, my cilantro-loving tastebuds. and what a gorgeous color!
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I have found that moist rubs like this really help keep meats tender and juicy. While I have tried several different blends,I’ve never used cilantro in mine, but it sure sounds wonderful.
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This sounds great. How long can this keep for refrigerated ?
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Angie replied: — September 16th, 2010 @ 1:28 pm
I’d say 3 – 4 days, well sealed. It never lasts longer than that in my house, I suppose since it has vinegar in it, you could go longer, but I’m not sure just how long.
Chimichurri is one of my favorite sauces, but I have only had it in restaurants, I might just have to try making it now, thank you for this post!
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This looks delicious…and I love that vibrant green color!
I’m one that loves cilantro! Looks fabulous and I bet your steak salad was fantastic!
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This looks delicious! I like the idea of adding a light and healthy sauce rather than a heavy version you often find with steaks.
How gorgeous! This looks delicious.
What a delicious looking recipe! I will have to try this one:)
I wonder if this would taste good with kkaenip (sesame leaves) instead of cilantro? Things that make you go “Hmmmm…”
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I just made this and it is delicious! Thank you for your recipe.
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