Dry Chimichurri Rub Food

DRY CHIMICHURRI RUB

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl. Transfer to airtight container. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Store at room temperature.
• * Sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera Dulce; available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and from tienda.com.

DRY CHIMICHURRI MASTER MIX/RUB

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients together. Should you like a finer consistency, pulse a couple of times in a spice grinder.
• To Create Chimchurri Sauce:.
• To the entire Dry Master Mix, first add 2 tablespoons each of water and vinegar and allow the mix to rehydrate for about 15 minutes before adding 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Use immediately. Recipe may be increased proportionately.

DRY RUBBED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Combine the mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne and allspice in a small bowl. Rub the flank steak all over with the mix and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Put the steak on the hot grill and cook 5 minutes per side. Remove and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with Chimichurri Sauce.
• Put the parsley, cilantro, capers and garlic in a medium mixing bowl and toss to combine. Add the vinegar, salt, red and black pepper and stir. Pour in the olive oil and mix until well combined. Let sit for 30 minutes so that the flavors blend.
• Per Serving (steak only - does not included sauce): Calories: 329; Total Fat: 12.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 5 grams; Protein: 49 grams; Total carbohydrates: 1 gram; Sugar: 0 grams; Fiber: 0 grams; Cholesterol: 141 milligrams; Sodium: 606 milligrams

DRY CHIMICHURRI RUB

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl.
• Transfer to airtight container.
• DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead.
• Store at room temperature.

CHAR-GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH THREE-HERB CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• For spice rub:
• Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
• Do ahead: Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
• For chimichurri sauce:
• Combine first 8 ingredients in blender; blend until almost smooth. Add 1/4 of parsley, 1/4 of cilantro, and 1/4 of mint; blend until incorporated. Add remaining herbs in 3 more additions, pureeing until almost smooth after each addition.
• Do ahead: Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover; chill.
• For beef tenderloin:
• Let beef stand at room temperature 1 hour.
• Prepare barbecue (high heat). Pat beef dry with paper towels; brush with oil. Sprinkle all over with spice rub, using all of mixture (coating will be thick). Place beef on grill; sear 2 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium-high. Grill uncovered until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of beef registers 130°F for medium-rare, moving beef to cooler part of grill as needed to prevent burning, and turning occasionally, about 40 minutes. Transfer to platter; cover loosely with foil and let rest 15 minutes. Thinly slice beef crosswise. Serve with chimichurri sauce.
• *Available at specialty foods stores and from tienda.com.

CHIMICHURRI RUB

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine garlic, red-pepper flakes, vinegar, parsley, and olive oil. Process until finely chopped, 2 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.

DRY CHIMICHURRI RUB

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in an airtight container, and shake to mix.
• NOTE: This can be made 1 month ahead. Store at room temperature. You will love this, you won't be sorry.
• Makes about 3/4 cup.

DRY CHIMICHURRI RUB #2

Steps:

• 1. Mix ingredients together. For a finer consistency, use a spice grinder or food processor.
• 2. Add more salt to create a chimichurri seasoning salt. Prior to roasting or grilling, rub into meats. Use with vegetables, or sprinkle on pizza before cooking.
• 3. Or make Chimichurri Sauce: Use 2:1:1 ratio of olive oil, vinegar, and water with the mix recipe: at first, add 2 Tbsp. of water and 2 Tbsp. of vinegar and let sit for about 15 minutes. Then add 4 Tbsp. olive oil. Play with liquid amounts until you have your perfect marinade or rub.