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    By: Melissa

    Red Chimichurri (Chimichurri Rojo)

    Well I have been on a roll making red chimichurri sauce and let me tell you it is well worth it because it is so delicious.  We love to serve this rojo chimichurri over steak and over roasted green beans. If you have never tried this red version of chimichurri you are in for a treat.

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    Total Time: 15 minutes

    About This Argentinian Red Chimichurri Sauce

    Chimichurri rojo, or red chimichurri, is very similar to the green chimichurri but it has a few ingredients added and a couple of slight modifications that make it so amazing and just a little bit different.Β  It is basically like a tomato chimichurri.

    Argentinian red chimichurri sauce is made of cumin, paprika, vinegar, garlic, oil and a few other spices that help round out this delicious Argentinian sauce.

    There are many versions of this classic Argentinian steak sauce. The most obvious difference is the color and the addition of paprika.

    Ingredients

    • Apple cider vinegar. You can also use red wine vinegar.
    • Tomato paste
    • Fresh flat leaf parsley
    • Sweet paprika
    • Kosher salt and pepper
    • Garlic
    • Cumin
    • Lemon
    • Olive oil
    • Red pepper flakes

    This rojo chimichurri sauce is not smokey since it uses regular sweet paprika. It will have a little bit of heat from the red pepper flakes but nothing overly spicy.

    If you like a smokey red chimichurri flavor, you can substitute smoked paprika for the sweet paprika in the recipe below.

    rojo chimichurri sauce

    How to make

    This red chimichurri sauce is so easy to make and it is literally just chopping a few ingredients and assembling. Here is what it looks like:

    1. Blanch the parsley by adding it to boiling water for just a minute. This helps take the bitterness out of the parsley.
    2. Now chop the parsley and garlic.
    3. Add that to a bowl along with the other ingredients and mix well.
    4. Taste for additional seasoning.
    5. Let it rest for about 30 minutes to let the flavors of the chimichurri come together.
    steak tips with rojo chimichurri
    Steak with red chimichurri sauce.

    How to use red chimichurri sauce

    I like to serve this over grilled steak tips and to make things even easier I will add this sauce to some green beans and roast those in the oven to serve along side the steak. It is all so delicious together.

    This red chimichurri sauce would also make a wonderful addition to chicken wings, hummus, vegetables and just about anything you can think of that needs a savory punch of flavor.

    roasted green beans with red chimichurri
    Green beans tossed with red chimichurri.

    You might also enjoy these sauces

    • Easy Homemade Chimichurri (green chimichurri)
    • Italian Chicken Marinade
    • Blackened Spice Seasoning
    • Poblano Cream Sauce
    • Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce
    • Salsa Criolla
    red chimichurri
    How long will chimichurri last in the fridge?

    Chimichurri will last for a while in the fridge since it is just vinegar, oil and spices. You can safely keep chimichurri in your refrigerator for up to one week. Just make sure to bring it out to come to room temperature before using it.

    What does chimichurri sauce taste like?

    Chimichurri sauce, both the green and red chimichurri will have a tangy flavor from the vinegar, a little heat and punch of flavor from the other spices and some freshness from the parsley.

    What do Argentines eat with chimichurri

    Chimichurri is an Argentinian sauce that was created to be served over steak, traditionally skirt steak. Argentina is known for its delicious grass fed beef and this steak sauce compliments that.

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    5 from 6 votes

    Chimichurri Rojo (Red Chimichurri)

    An Argentinian red chimichurri sauce made with tomatoes and vinegar that pairs so well with so many meats.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Servings: 2 cups

    Tried the Recipe? We Would Love To Hear From You In The Comments Below!

    Author: Melissa

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup of blanched parsley throw the parsley in a pot of boiling water for 1 minute until it turns vibrant green and then strain and rinse under cold water
    • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped and crushed
    • a sprinkle of red chili pepper flakes to your liking
    • β…› teaspoon of cumin
    • β…› teaspoon sweet paprika or can substitute with smoked paprika if you want a smokey flavored chimichurri.
    • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 lemon squeezed
    • Β½ cup olive oil can substitute vegetable oil
    • β…› cup apple cider vinegar can substitute red wine or white vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 2 tablespoon water
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    Instructions

    • Finely chop your parsley and add it to a medium bowl.
      1 cup of blanched parsley
    • Now add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. This sauce tastes best if it has had some time to sit for at least 20-30 minutes after making it.
      4 garlic cloves finely chopped and crushed, a sprinkle of red chili pepper flakes, β…› teaspoon of cumin, β…› teaspoon sweet paprika, 3 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 lemon squeezed, Β½ cup olive oil, β…› cup apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 2 tablespoon water
    • To use: Add a heaping spoonful to your meat as a marinade. When you are done cooking/grilling your meat, add another heaping spoonful over your meat and cover with aluminum foil to let it rest. Serve the extra sauce alongside your meat for people to add as they like. Enjoy

    Nutrition

    Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 39g | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition Values are estimates only.

    See full nutrition disclaimer here
    Course :Side Dish

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    1. Bill says

      December 28, 2022 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious! Our new go to sauce for steak

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        December 28, 2022 at 5:42 pm

        So glad to hear that Bill πŸ™‚

        Reply
    2. Dana says

      October 20, 2022 at 9:35 pm

      5 stars
      Everyone really enjoyed this red version of chimichurri! It is great with veggies and meat.

      Reply
    3. Ella says

      October 20, 2022 at 9:35 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious and perfect over grilled meat.

      Reply
    4. Dan says

      September 24, 2021 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      Came out great

      Reply

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