By Becky Hardin
Updated Apr 4, 2025
Chimichurri Sauce is a simple yet delicious sauce that is mostly used on grilled meat. Filled with fresh herbs and spices, with an olive oil base, it’s the perfect marinade for meats, a great sauce for roasted cauliflower, and a flavorful dip for all kinds of foods.
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Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri Sauce is one of the best marinades for grilled meats that I’ve ever tasted. I love this green Argentinian sauce, as it’s filled with such amazing herbs and spices.
This homemade Chimichurri sauce is super easy to make, and lasts for a few weeks in the refrigerator, so I’m always making big batches to use on my dishes. It’s a delicious marinade for grilled meats, and even works as a dipping sauce. Brush it on your meat while grilling, or simply drizzle it on top after cooking. I also love this sauce on vegetables, especially roasted cauliflower!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 3 cloves garlic peeled & quartered
- ▢ 3 limes juice only
- ▢ ½ cup fresh parsley leaves
- ▢ 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Instructions
- Place all ingredients EXCEPT the oil in a blender or food processor. Place on the lid and then remove the center section of the lid in order to add the oil. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the oil and blend until the sauce is almost smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. 3 cloves garlic peeled & quartered, 3 limes, juiced, ½ cup fresh parsley leaves,1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Keep the sauce in an airtight container until ready to use. If it thickens too much during refrigeration, use a little olive oil to thin it down.
- Chimichurri sauce can be used as a marinade or served with grilled or roasted steak and other meats.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How To Make Chimichurri Sauce Step by Step
Combine the ingredients: Place 3 cloves garlic peeled & quartered, 3 limes, juiced, ½ cup fresh parsley leaves,1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, in a blender or food processor and process to blend. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil and blend until the sauce is almost smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Transfer the sauce: Store the sauce in an airtight container or bowl until ready to use. If it gets too thick after being in the fridge, add a little olive oil to thin it out.
Use as a marinade or dipping sauce: Chimichurri Sauce can be used as a marinade or served with grilled or roasted steak and other meats.
Storage
Store this sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should keep for 2-3 weeks, so don’t be afraid to make a little extra.
Serving Suggestions
This sauce goes so well with lots of meats, veggies, and grilled dishes. We like to slather it on a thick and juicy steak , dip our grilled potato wedges or roasted cauliflower into it and use it to add more flavor to tasty steak fajitas .
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Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic peeled & quartered
- 3 limes juice only
- ½ cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place all ingredients EXCEPT the oil in a blender or food processor. Place on the lid and then remove the center section of the lid in order to add the oil. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the oil and blend until the sauce is almost smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. 3 cloves garlic peeled & quartered, 3 limes, juiced, ½ cup fresh parsley leaves,1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Keep the sauce in an airtight container until ready to use. If it thickens too much during refrigeration, use a little olive oil to thin it down.
- Chimichurri sauce can be used as a marinade or served with grilled or roasted steak and other meats.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
