Name: Argentinian-Style Beef with Chimichurri Sauce
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 4 3/4 hr (includes marinating)
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3/4 cup chopped sweet onion; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; 2 teaspoons thyme leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves; 1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes; 1 fresh bay leaf (optional), finely chopped; 5 (12-inch) metal skewers

Whether used as a marinade or as a sauce, a versatile chimichurri complements most any grilled fish, chicken, or meat.

Cooks' notes:

• If you aren't able to grill outdoors, beef can be cooked in a hot oiled large (2-burner) ridged grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Chimichurri sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Recipe information

Total Time
4 3/4 hr (includes marinating)
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

For Beef:

1/2 cup distilled white vinegar

1/4 cup vegetable oil

3/4 cup chopped sweet onion

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic

2 teaspoons thyme leaves

1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

For chimichurri:

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup red-wine vinegar

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

1 1/2 teaspoons oregano leaves

1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes

1 fresh bay leaf (optional), finely chopped

Equipment:

5 (12-inch) metal skewers

Preparation

Step 1
Stir together all ingredients for beef with 1 1/2 teaspoons each of salt and pepper. Marinate, covered and chilled, 4 hours.
Step 2
Meanwhile, stir together all chimichurri ingredients with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and let stand at least 2 hours.
Step 3
Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas); see grilling procedure. Remove beef from marinade and rub off excess (discard marinade).
Step 4
Skewer beef, leaving about 1/2 inch between pieces. Oil grill rack, then grill (covered if using a gas grill), turning occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes for medium-rare. Serve beef with chimichurri sauce.

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Recipe information

Ingredients

For Beef:

For chimichurri:

Equipment:

Preparation

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Recipe notes