June 10, 2018

Chimichurri Sauce with Video- Keto Low Carb Recipe

Recipe

This chimichurri sauce for steak is absolutely essential with carne asada in my book! And since you’re here, you know it’s going to be a keto chimichurri recipe. However, this chimichurri sauce for steak really requires no changes from the traditional version to make it keto. Chimichurri sauce is naturally keto friendly. If you’re looking for spicy chimichurri sauce, we’ve got you covered on that too! I love spicy food but I’m very careful to develop my recipes to fit a wider palette. But if you want a spicy chimichurri sauce, just double or triple the amount of jalapeno called for here. It’s also delicious with fresno peppers added to the sauce or added to the top of your chimichurri sauce for color.

Chimichurri sauce is traditional in Argentinian and Uruguayan cuisine. It’s a great general table condiment and comes in a green or red version. We’ll focus on the green version here full of cilantro, parsley and oregano.

One of my favorite ways to enjoy keto chimichurri is on Keto Carne Asada/Marinated Flank Steak. It has a flavor is similar to a classic Carne Asada marinade but with a lot less carbs. Keto chimichurri sauce is also delicious with salmon, white fish, chicken, shrimp or pork tenderloin.

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Chimichurri Recipe for Steak

This chimichurri recipe for steak has all the traditional ingredients. If you want really spicy chimichurri sauce, use as much jalapeno as you like! Tasting your recipe and adjusting the easonings to your liking should always be part of your cooking process.

You may also find you like a more fine chop versus a more course chop. This too, really depends on personal preference. I like mine to have a more coarse texture, but I typically chop it finer when I’m making it for others. A food processor is useful if you like a really fine chop.

Keto Chimichurri Sauce

Prep Time: 10

Resting Time: 1

Total Time: 10

Servings: servings

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup onion, chopped
½ cup parsley leaves, chopped
½ cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon pepper, or to taste, freshly cracked
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
½ large jalapeno, chopped, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare all of the ingredients finely chopped.
Add all of the ingredients except jalapeno in a medium bowl and mix well.
Add chopped jalapeno to taste.
Allow flavors to marry together for at least an hour.
Classicly served over flank steak.

Video

Equipment

food processor

cutting board

chef's knife

Notes

Classically served over flank steak, but chimichurri is also delicious with salmon, white fish, chicken or pork tenderloin!

Nutrition

Serving: 8servingsCalories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 78mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.3gCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.4mgNet Carbohydrates: 0.5g

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Author

Cheryl McColgan
Cheryl McColgan is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Heal Nourish Grow, where she has published evidence-based health and nutrition content since 2018.
With over 30 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and healthy living, and nearly 20 years of professional editorial and journalism experience, she brings both subject-matter depth and trained editorial judgment to everything on the site.
Cheryl holds a degree in Psychology with a minor in Addictions Studies, completed graduate training in Clinical Psychology, and is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and E-RYT Certified Yoga Instructor.
She is the author of 21 Day Fat Loss Kickstart, Make Keto Easy, Take Diet Breaks and Still Lose Weight, The Grain Free Cookbook for Beginners, and Easy Weeknight Keto.
Read more about Cheryl and the journey that created Heal Nourish Grow on the about page.
Cheryl McColgan is the founder of Heal Nourish Grow, where she writes about protein, body composition, healthy aging, and evidence-based nutrition, along with the everyday habits that actually make those things work in real life.
With a background in psychology and graduate training in clinical psychology, plus nearly 20 years of experience in editorial and publishing, Cheryl approaches health from both a research and real-world perspective. She’s also been immersed in fitness and nutrition for more than 25 years, which gives her a practical lens most purely academic content tends to miss.
Her work today focuses heavily on protein intake (especially for women), muscle retention, metabolic health, and sustainable fat loss, along with topics like sleep, recovery, and wearable health tech. You’ll also find a mix of high-protein, low-carb recipes designed to make hitting those goals easier without overcomplicating things.
Cheryl’s interest in health and nutrition became more personal after navigating her own autoimmune challenges, which pushed her to dig deeper into how lifestyle, diet, and daily habits impact long-term health. That experience continues to shape how she approaches everything on this site: practical, realistic, and focused on what actually works over time.
What Cheryl Covers
Most of the content here falls into a few core areas:
Protein & Muscle Health: how much you actually need, especially for women and how to use protein to support strength, body composition, and aging
Fat Loss & Metabolic Health: sustainable approaches that prioritize muscle retention and long-term results
Healthy Habits & Lifestyle: sleep, movement, strength training, consistency, and the small things that compound over time
Wearables & Recovery: real-world testing and comparisons of tools like Oura, Whoop and others
High-Protein & Low-Carb Recipes: simple, realistic meals that support your goals without feeling restrictive
Travel & Lifestyle: wellness-focused travel, outdoor experiences, and a slightly more elevated take on healthy living
If you're new, here are a few good places to begin:
30 Day Healthy Habits Challenge
Protein Foundations
High Protein Recipes
About Cheryl & Heal Nourish Grow
Coaching and Programs

Cheryl McColgan

Cheryl McColgan is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Heal Nourish Grow, where she has published evidence-based health and nutrition content since 2018.

With over 30 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and healthy living, and nearly 20 years of professional editorial and journalism experience, she brings both subject-matter depth and trained editorial judgment to everything on the site.

Cheryl holds a degree in Psychology with a minor in Addictions Studies, completed graduate training in Clinical Psychology, and is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and E-RYT Certified Yoga Instructor.
She is the author of 21 Day Fat Loss Kickstart, Make Keto Easy, Take Diet Breaks and Still Lose Weight, The Grain Free Cookbook for Beginners, and Easy Weeknight Keto.

Read more about Cheryl and the journey that created Heal Nourish Grow on the about page.
Cheryl McColgan is the founder of Heal Nourish Grow, where she writes about protein, body composition, healthy aging, and evidence-based nutrition, along with the everyday habits that actually make those things work in real life.

With a background in psychology and graduate training in clinical psychology, plus nearly 20 years of experience in editorial and publishing, Cheryl approaches health from both a research and real-world perspective. She’s also been immersed in fitness and nutrition for more than 25 years, which gives her a practical lens most purely academic content tends to miss.

Her work today focuses heavily on protein intake (especially for women), muscle retention, metabolic health, and sustainable fat loss, along with topics like sleep, recovery, and wearable health tech. You’ll also find a mix of high-protein, low-carb recipes designed to make hitting those goals easier without overcomplicating things.

Cheryl’s interest in health and nutrition became more personal after navigating her own autoimmune challenges, which pushed her to dig deeper into how lifestyle, diet, and daily habits impact long-term health. That experience continues to shape how she approaches everything on this site: practical, realistic, and focused on what actually works over time.

What Cheryl Covers

Most of the content here falls into a few core areas:

Protein & Muscle Health: how much you actually need, especially for women and how to use protein to support strength, body composition, and aging
Fat Loss & Metabolic Health: sustainable approaches that prioritize muscle retention and long-term results
Healthy Habits & Lifestyle: sleep, movement, strength training, consistency, and the small things that compound over time
Wearables & Recovery: real-world testing and comparisons of tools like Oura, Whoop and others
High-Protein & Low-Carb Recipes: simple, realistic meals that support your goals without feeling restrictive
Travel & Lifestyle: wellness-focused travel, outdoor experiences, and a slightly more elevated take on healthy living

If you're new, here are a few good places to begin:

30 Day Healthy Habits Challenge

Protein Foundations

High Protein Recipes

About Cheryl & Heal Nourish Grow

Coaching and Programs

See all posts by Cheryl

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