Delicious Chimichurri Sauce for Grilled Steaks

This recipe will teach you how to make a flavorful and vibrant chimichurri sauce that goes perfectly with grilled steaks. The sauce is made with fresh herbs, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and spices. It adds a zesty and herbaceous punch to any steak, making it a must-have condiment for steak lovers. With just a few simple ingredients and a blender or food processor, you can whip up this mouthwatering sauce in no time.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the parsley, oregano, garlic cloves, red onion, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
2. Blend the ingredients until everything is finely chopped.
3. With the blender or food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the sauce has emulsified.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
5. Transfer the chimichurri sauce into a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
6. Let the sauce sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve the chimichurri sauce alongside grilled steaks.
8. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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