Chef John's Chimichurri Sauce

This chimichurri sauce recipe is Chef John's green sauce for steak made with fresh parsley, cilantro, and oregano blended with olive oil and garlic.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 255 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, or more to taste
• 1 bunch flat-leaf Italian parsley, stems removed
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.25 cup fresh oregano leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine parsley, cilantro, oil, oregano, garlic, vinegar, salt, cumin, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a blender.

Step 2

Pulse 2 to 3 times; scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula. Repeat pulsing and scraping until a thick sauce forms, about 12 times.

Step 3

Gather all ingredients.