Argentine Chili With Chimichurri Recipe

Name: Argentine Chili With Chimichurri
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 pounds lean ground sirloin, patted dry; 1/4 to 1/3 pound Spanish-style chorizo, casing removed and chopped or crumbled (recommended: Gaspar's or Trois Petit Cochons); 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 large cloves garlic, very thinly sliced; 2 small chile peppers, red preferably, very thinly sliced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 sprig fresh chopped oregano, leaves chopped or 1 teaspoon dried, scant 1/3 palmful; 1 rounded tablespoon smoked sweet paprika, a slightly mounded palmful; 1 rounded tablespoon ground arbol or ancho chili powder, a slightly mounded palmful; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups beef stock; 1 cup packed herbs, coarsely chopped, including any mixture of: parsley, thyme, rosemary, oregano, basil or cilantro leaves; 2 large shallots or 1 small onion, chopped; 1 large clove garlic, grated or finely chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; About 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Crusty warm bread, for serving

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds lean ground sirloin, patted dry
1/4 to 1/3 pound Spanish-style chorizo, casing removed and chopped or crumbled (recommended: Gaspar's or Trois Petit Cochons)
1 onion, finely chopped
4 large cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
2 small chile peppers, red preferably, very thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 sprig fresh chopped oregano, leaves chopped or 1 teaspoon dried, scant 1/3 palmful
1 rounded tablespoon smoked sweet paprika, a slightly mounded palmful
1 rounded tablespoon ground arbol or ancho chili powder, a slightly mounded palmful
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef stock
1 cup packed herbs, coarsely chopped, including any mixture of: parsley, thyme, rosemary, oregano, basil or cilantro leaves
2 large shallots or 1 small onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, grated or finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
About 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Crusty warm bread, for serving

1
Heat a heavy pot or Dutch oven over high heat.
2
Add the extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan, and the meat and brown until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Add the chorizo and render the fat a bit, then add the onions, garlic and chiles and season with salt and lots of black pepper, to taste.
4
Cook for 5 to 6 minutes more to soften the onions, then add the oregano, paprika, and chili powder.
5
Once the onions are tender add the tomato paste and stir for 1 minute.
6
Stir in the stock, lower the heat, and simmer for a few minutes to combine the flavors.
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Can be cooled and refrigerated for a make-ahead meal and reheated over medium-low heat with a little extra broth or water to reconstitute.
8
The chili also freezes well.
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Chimichurri:
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Put the herbs, shallots, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, vinegar and oil in food processor bowl.
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Pulse-process until finely chopped but still a loose sauce.
12
Sauce can be made fresh or refrigerated for a few days in airtight container.
13
Transfer the hot chili to serving bowls and topped with Chimichurri sauce.
14
Serve with lots of crusty warm bread.
15
You can also top with finely chopped seeded tomatoes, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 2 pounds lean ground sirloin, patted dry, 1/4 to 1/3 pound Spanish-style chorizo, casing removed and chopped or crumbled (recommended: Gaspar's or Trois Petit Cochons), 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Argentine Chili With Chimichurri falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Argentine Chili With Chimichurri

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