Best Chile Chimichurri Recipes

RIB-EYE STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI MARINADE AND DRIED CHILE-MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the steaks in a large shallow baking dish or pan, cover with the marinade and turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered for 1 to 4 hours. Preheat grill to high. Remove steaks from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and season with salt and pepper, discard remaining marinade). Grill until golden brown on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn over and continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes for medium rare.
• Place all the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
• Place all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.

GREEN CHILE CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Blend green chiles, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons olive oil together in the bowl of a food processor. Pour remaining olive oil in a thin stream through the feed tube until mixture reaches sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper; pulse to combine.

SKIRT STEAK WITH RED CHILE CILANTRO CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• In a food processor; combine cilantro,parsley,green onions,lime juice,garlic,vinegar, bay leaf,chile, 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper; process until mixture is minced about 10 seconds,transfer to a bowl and add olive oil, let stand at room temp.for at least 1 hours.
• season steak with salt and pepper, place in a large resealable plastic bag, add about 1/3 cup of the chimichurri sauce from the processor, seal bag and refrigerate for a least 2 hours up to 4hrs.
• Preheat grill to medium heat.
• Remove the steak from the refrigerator and let it come to room temp for 30 min., brush the excess chimichurri sauce off the steak and set the steak over the hot grill.
• Cook for 6 min., rotate 45 degrees and cook another 6 minute Turn the steak over and continue to cook until steak is medium rare (about 6-8 min.).
• When the steak is cooked, lay it on a clean cutting board and allow to rest for 5-7 min before slicing across the grain into 2" wide strips.
• Serve with reserved chimichurri sauce.

CHILE CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Put the herbs, chile and garlic in a food processor or blender with about half the oil and a pinch of salt. Purée, stopping to scrape down the sides of the container if necessary and adding the rest of the oil gradually.
• Add the vinegar, then a little more oil or some water if you prefer a thinner sauce. Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve right away. Or cover and refrigerate for up to a day; return to room temperature before serving.