Barbecued sirloin with chimichurri sauce

Barbecues aren't just for burgers! This South American steak recipe is quick and tasty, and great for feeding a crowd.

By Valentine Warner
From What to Eat Now

Ingredients

For the chimichurri sauce

  • 2-3 long red chillies, seedsremoved, finely chopped
  • 10-12 garliccloves, peeled, finely chopped
  • 2 large handfuls finely chopped curly-leaved parsley, leaves only
  • 4 heaped tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp sea saltflakes
  • 5 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 4-5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 tbsp cold water

For the barbecued sirloin

  • 1 x 2kg/4½lb well-hung boneless beef sirloin, not rolled (weight after bone removed)
  • freshly ground black pepper