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Mango Gazpacho

Mango Gazpacho

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Process mangoes, orange juice and oil in a blender or food processor until pureed. Transfer to a medium bowl, along with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Can be made several hours before serving.)

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Fricase de Pollo

Fricase de Pollo

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Stir in red bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until golden.
  2. 2 Dissolve tomato paste in 1 cup water and pour it into the pressure cooker. Place chicken thighs and drumsticks in the pan so the pieces are evenly spaced. Add enough water so that the chicken is nearly covered.
  3. 3 Seal the pressure cooker and bring up to pressure over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, maintaining full pressure; cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to drop naturally, about 20 minutes. Season chicken with salt to taste.

By tiffaniepiphany

Jicama Salad with Mango and Lime

Jicama Salad with Mango and Lime

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 To make the salad: Toss jicama, bell pepper, mango, and red onion together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 To make the dressing: Stir cilantro, honey, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

By GF mama

Cuban Picadillo

Cuban Picadillo

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir ground beef in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Pour off any excess grease.
  2. 2 Stir onion and garlic into beef; cook for 2 minutes. Add bell peppers, raisins, olives, tomato paste, water, and cilantro; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until peppers have cooked to your liking, about 10 minutes.

By booghierbaby

Pollo Mechado (Shredded Chicken)

Pollo Mechado (Shredded Chicken)

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of water to a boil; add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer chicken to a work surface and cool until easily handled.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion for about 3 minutes. Add red bell pepper; cook and stir until onion and pepper are softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Cover skillet and cook onion mixture until slightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Shred chicken using your hands and sprinkle into the onion mixture. Add sherry and capers; season with salt. Cook and stir chicken mixture until heated through and flavors have blended, 10 to 15 minutes. Mix cilantro and tomatoes into chicken mixture; cook and stir until tomatoes start to break down, 5 to 10 minutes.

By Nicole S

Vinagrete (Brazilian Tomato Slaw)

Vinagrete (Brazilian Tomato Slaw)

4.9

Prep
35 min
Cook
Total
215 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, parsley, lime juice, olive oil, green onions, cilantro, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature until flavors combine, about 3 hours.

By Kevin Marcelle

Belizean Rice and Beans

Belizean Rice and Beans

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
100 min
Total
595 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place kidney beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Drain and transfer beans to a stockpot. Add 1 1/2 quarts water (or as needed to cover) and bring to a boil. Add garlic, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the heat and stir in onion, bell pepper, oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3 Cook and stir rice in a large saucepan over low heat until toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add coconut milk, 3/4 cup water, and kidney beans; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

By kaelirebecca

Cuban Chicken

Cuban Chicken

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; add garlic and continue to cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  2. 2 Stir tomatoes, chicken, red bell pepper, raisins, olives, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, and bay leaves into the onion mixture; cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.

By MJodyH

Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
90 min
Total
590 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, cover beans in water and soak overnight.
  2. 2 Rinse beans and transfer to a large stock pot. Add onion, red and green bell peppers, bay leaves, paprika, cumin, oregano, chile peppers, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  3. 3 Test beans for tenderness; when tender add garlic and balsamic vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

By Richard Tebaldi

Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)

Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)

4.5

Prep
40 min
Cook
50 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and serrano chili; cook until the onion has softened, about 1 minute. Add the chicken, and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in the cilantro, peas, corn, and red pepper; cook for 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth, potatoes, and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is opaque and the potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes.

By Jose Mendoza

Peruvian Pineapple Chicken (Pollo a la Piña)

Peruvian Pineapple Chicken (Pollo a la Piña)

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk soy sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken medallions; toss to evenly coat. Set aside to marinate.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine pineapple chunks, syrup, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Boil until sugar has dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer pineapple chunks to a bowl; leave syrup in the pan off heat.
  3. 3 Place potato starch in a bowl. Remove chicken from marinade; shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Dredge chicken in potato starch; shake off excess.
  4. 4 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, working in batches and adding more oil if necessary, and fry until golden brown and crunchy, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
  5. 5 Heat remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a wok. Add tomato paste; cook and stir until paste darkens, being careful it does not burn. Add bell pepper; cook until slightly softened but still crispy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken and pineapple chunks; slowly pour in some syrup until mixture is lightly glazed; reserve remaining syrup for another use. Sprinkle with green onions.

By tooth

Classic Beef Empanadas

Classic Beef Empanadas

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until barely tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Once cool enough to handle, peel and cut into cubes. Set aside.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet and cook onion and green onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Season with paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  3. 3 Remove beef mixture from heat; add potatoes and olives. Stir in chopped hard-cooked eggs; set filling aside to cool, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly grease with olive oil.
  5. 5 Place an empanada pastry round on a flat surface and lightly wet the edges with warm water. Put a large tablespoon of cooled filling in the center and fold dough over. Seal edges by pressing with a fork. Repeat with remaining rounds and filling. Transfer empanadas to the prepared baking sheets and brush with beaten egg.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Fioa

Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Brazilian Black Bean Stew

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the chorizo and ham 2 to 3 minutes. Place the onion in the pot, and cook until tender. Stir in garlic, and cook until tender, then mix in the sweet potatoes, bell pepper, tomatoes with juice, chile pepper, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.
  2. 2 Stir the beans into the pot, and cook uncovered until heated through. Mix in the mango and cilantro, and season with salt.

By CRVGRL

Ajiaco (Beef and Pepper Stew)

Ajiaco (Beef and Pepper Stew)

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in shallots, garlic, and red pepper; cook until the shallot has softened and turned translucent, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle in the chipotle powder and cumin; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. 2 Add the roast beef and red potatoes, pour in the water and beef broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in the oregano, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Stir in chopped parsley before serving. Garnish each bowl with a few slices of hard-cooked egg.

By damasio

Slow Cooker Latin Chicken

Slow Cooker Latin Chicken

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
250 min
Total
275 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sprinkle 1/4 cup cilantro over chicken thighs. Cook chicken in hot oil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Arrange chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Place black beans, sweet potatoes, and red bell pepper on top of chicken. Mix together salsa, chicken broth, 1/4 cup cilantro, garlic, cumin, and allspice in a bowl; pour into the slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cook on Low for 4 hours. Garnish with lime wedges to serve.

By UpstateNY Cooker

Brazilian Shrimp Stew

Brazilian Shrimp Stew

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan and add oil. Add shallots, garlic, and curry paste. Saute until fragrant, and garlic is browned, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, coconut milk, roasted red bell pepper, and cilantro; bring to a simmer.
  2. 2 Add lime juice (go sparingly, adjusting to taste), cayenne, and salt. Add cornstarch and stir to thicken. Add in shrimp; simmer until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Serve stew with cooked jasmine rice.

By thedailygourmet

Peruvian Arroz con Pollo (Peruvian Rice and Chicken)

Peruvian Arroz con Pollo (Peruvian Rice and Chicken)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
80 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat with enough oil to coat the bottom. Brown chicken in hot oil on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes total. Remove chicken onto a plate.
  3. 3 Pour more oil into the saucepan and add onion; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro, chile paste, salt, and pepper. Sauté until cilantro turns dark green, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and deglaze, scraping browned bits off the bottom of the saucepan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a light simmer; let simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer mixture carefully to an electric blender and purée.
  5. 5 Heat more oil in the same saucepan over medium-high heat; sauté bell pepper in hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Return puréed cilantro mixture to the saucepan and add chicken. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove chicken to a clean plate.
  6. 6 Add water and rice to the same saucepan, adding more water if it doesn't look like enough. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 to 40 minutes. Stir in peas and carrots and chicken and cook until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes.

By Amber Berrocal

Cazuela de Vaca (Beef and Pumpkin Stew)

Cazuela de Vaca (Beef and Pumpkin Stew)

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
135 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the piece of beef into 6 large chunks (one per serving). Place the beef into a large saucepan; pour in the beef broth and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until nearly tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  2. 2 Stir the polenta into the stew along with the potatoes and onion. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Cut the pumpkin into 6, serving-sized pieces, and add to the stew along with the corn, carrot, bell pepper, celery, and leek; simmer until the vegetables are tender, adding more water if needed to barely cover. Stir in the oregano and paprika during the last 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

By damasio

Argentinean-Inspired Beef Mini Empanadas

Argentinean-Inspired Beef Mini Empanadas

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare filling: Cook ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a large, nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat until vegetables are tender and beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Add olives, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir in chopped eggs.
  2. 2 Scrape mixture into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until fully chilled, 1 to 2 hours; this ensures the dough will not be soggy when the empanadas are baked.
  3. 3 Prepare dough: Whisk flour and salt together in a medium bowl until combined. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. 4 Whisk cold water, egg, and vinegar together in a small bowl. Pour into the dry ingredients and blend with a fork. Use your hands to finish blending the ingredients until they come together in a ball. Flatten the ball into a disc, wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  5. 5 When you are ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  6. 6 Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface. Use a 3-inch round cutter to cut circles, rerolling the scraps as necessary. I got about 18 circles.
  7. 7 Hold each circle in your hand and place a heaping tablespoon of filling in the center. Gently fold the ends over the top and press to seal all the way around. Reserve extra filling for another use.
  8. 8 Set empanadas on a baking sheet. Press around the sealed edges with a fork if desired.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on the bottoms, about 18 minutes. Flip and bake until the other side is browned, about 5 more minutes.

By Rebekah Rose Hills

Moqueca de Peixe Baiana (Brazilian Fish Stew)

Moqueca de Peixe Baiana (Brazilian Fish Stew)

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse sea bass under running cold water; pat dry. Place in a shallow dish and season with lime juice, garlic, and salt. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add grated onion and cook for a few seconds. Add fish and marinade to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in palm oil and onion rings, followed by water and coconut milk. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions; cover and cook until vegetables are soft and flavors are well combined, about 5 minutes.

By GraçaRibeiro

Chicken Ropa Vieja

Chicken Ropa Vieja

4.1

Prep
40 min
Cook
45 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken, onion, tomato, carrot, and 2 cloves garlic into a large pot. Add water to cover, then bring to a boil. Skim and discard the foam that floats to the surface. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until chicken is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  2. 2 Place chicken into a bowl and shred it into strips as thick as a pencil; set aside. Strain and reserve cooking liquid; discard vegetables.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables have softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomato purée, white wine, chicken, and enough of the reserved broth to create a thick sauce. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce is slightly reduced and coats chicken, about 5 minutes.

By crcowley

Empanadas Salteñas

Empanadas Salteñas

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat and warm through, stirring until salt is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine sifted flour and melted margarine in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until crumbly. Add salt water gradually to the food processor and pulse until a soft dough ball forms that easily separates from the edge of the bowl. Add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, only if needed. Press dough into a ball and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and grease with vegetable oil. Set aside.
  4. 4 Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add cubed potatoes and cook until soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onions and green onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add red peppers and cook for 5 more minutes. Add ground beef and stir with a wooden spoon until fully browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, and paprika. Remove from heat.
  6. 6 Drain potatoes and add to filling. Toss in chopped eggs and let filling cool down for a few minutes.
  7. 7 Remove pastry from the fridge and knead gently on a floured surface. Divide dough in half and roll out each piece to 1/8-inch thickness.
  8. 8 Cut out 3-inch circles with a pastry cutter or sharp knife and wet the edges lightly with water. Add 1 large tablespoon of filling in the center of each disc. Fold pastry over, press edges together, and seal with a fork. Transfer empanadas to the prepared baking sheet.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool just a little before serving.

By Allrecipes Member

Seafood Mocequa

Seafood Mocequa

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss fish and shrimp together with salt and pepper to taste; set aside. Heat dende oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook until softened and translucent. Add the garlic, and continue cooking until the onions turn golden brown.
  2. 2 Stir in tomato and cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the red and hot peppers; continue cooking until softened. Pour in fish stock, cilantro, green onions, bay leaves, and hot sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer until reduced by 1/4.
  3. 3 Pour in the coconut milk, then stir in fish. Simmer until the fish is firm and opaque. Serve immediately

By BRENTBUNTIN

Cuban Beef Stew

Cuban Beef Stew

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil, stirring frequently, until transparent. Stir in cubed meat, and cook until browned. Stir in red bell pepper, bay leaf, cumin, and oregano; cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in sherry, tomato sauce, vinegar, olives, raisins, and capers. Pour in enough water to just cover meat. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer until fork tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add more water if the stew becomes too thick.
  3. 3 Stir potatoes into the stew. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, covered, until potatoes are almost tender. Uncover, and cook until done.

By Maryellen

Picadillo

Picadillo

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and sausage; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain some grease.
  2. 2 Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, stock, and sugar; stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Add raisins, olives, vinegar, and capers to the skillet; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in almonds and lime juice, and cook until warm, 2 to 3 minutes.

By devilsdancefloor

Smokey Vegetarian Cuban Black Bean Soup

Smokey Vegetarian Cuban Black Bean Soup

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
85 min
Total
580 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place black beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain beans and rinse with fresh water.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir yellow onion, paprika, and cumin seeds until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, oregano, and bay leaves; cook and stir until onion is translucent and bell peppers are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix vegetable stock, black beans, tempeh, rum, and jalapeno pepper into onion mixture. Increase heat to medium-high, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until beans are tender, about 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour water into bean mixture; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans begin to fall apart and soup thickens, 30 to 40 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Remove and discard bay leaves from soup.
  5. 5 Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with hard-boiled eggs and red onion.

By MSTRECKE

Chef John's Brazilian Fish Stew

Chef John's Brazilian Fish Stew

4.9

Prep
12 min
Cook
20 min
Total
32 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir just until onions start to get soft, 3 or 4 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Continue cooking about 3 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and add soy sauce. When mixture starts to bubble, let it simmer about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, and green onions. Let mixture come back to a simmer. Transfer fish to skillet; stir. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until fish starts to flake, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add salt, cilantro, and lime juice; stir carefully to avoid breaking up the fish. Serve with rice.

By John Mitzewich

Argentinian Steak with Red Chimichurri

Argentinian Steak with Red Chimichurri

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
465 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place parsley, onion, tomato, bell pepper, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, bay leaf, black pepper, and chile flakes into a large bowl. Allow to sit for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix vinegar and water into the chimichurri and allow to sit for another 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix olive oil into the mixture and transfer to a glass, non-reactive, container with a lid. Make sure liquid covers the ingredients; if not, add equal parts water, red wine vinegar, and oil until it does. Place in the refrigerator and let stand, 6 hours, up to 2 days.
  4. 4 Poke steaks all over with a fork. Mix sweet onions, cilantro, white wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, and cumin together for beef in a bowl.
  5. 5 Place steaks into marinade and refrigerate for 6 hours, to overnight.
  6. 6 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  7. 7 Sear steaks on the preheated grill, about 2 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium and grill until desired doneness level, or about 5 minutes per side. Serve with chimichurri.

By Jillian