Tri Tip with Chimichurri Sauce

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Here is my favorite Chimichurri,


½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup of water
½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1 medium onion finely chopped
4 cloves of garlic finely chopped
½ red bell pepper diced and finely chopped
1 tomato seeded and finely chopped
1 tab dried oregano
1 tab paprika
1 tsp bay leaf very small flakes
1 tab salt
1 tsp of pepper
crushed hot pepper flakes to taste



You can mix it all together but I prefer to go through a 3-step process while preparing the sauce.
Make sure all of the fresh ingredients are well washed and clean before preparing.
Add all of the ingredients except the oil and vinegar into a large bowl and toss well to make sure that the salt is spread evenly around the ingredients. Allow to rest for 30 minutes.
Next add the vinegar and water. Mix well. Allow to rest for 30 minutes.
Finally add the oil and mix well. Make sure that the liquids cover the rest of the ingredients. If not add equal parts of oil, water, and vinegar until they are covered at least by a quarter of an inch. Transfer to a non-reactive clean bowl or jar that can be covered. Make sure to cover well. Place in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend overnight. For better results prepare at least 2 or 3 days ahead of time.