ARGENTINE-STYLE BEEF WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Argentine-Style Beef with Chimichurri Sauce image

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Chimichurri sauce:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup minced onion
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
4 fresh bay leaves, minced (optional)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Beef:
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

For chimichurri sauce:
Whisk all ingredients and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in medium bowl. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours.
For beef:
Whisk all ingredients except beef in large bowl; whisk in 1 tablespoon salt. Add beef; toss to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour, turning occasionally.
Prepare barbecue (high heat). Thread beef with some marinade still clinging onto 8 skewers. Grill skewers until beef is charred on all sides and cooked to desired doneness, about 5 minutes for medium-rare.
Place 1 skewer on each plate. Pass chimichurri sauce alongside.