The $3 Aldi Sauce That Can Take Steak From Good To Gourmet

Aldi has long been known as the destination for both affordable and delicious meals, with many products that will make homemade taste gourmet. Amongst its many limited edition products, you can find a seasonal chimichurri hot sauce lining the selves for just under $3 (depending on location). This item comes in a nine-ounce bottle by its in-house brand, Burman's. 

This hot sauce is inspired by the flavors of chimichurri, which originates from Argentinean cuisine and is generally a well-loved topping on steak. For those who aren't familiar with this traditional sauce, it is typically made with fresh herbs like parsley, oregano, and garlic — balanced with red wine vinegar (or white). But Aldi's hot sauce alternative is a bit different. This product instead contains distilled vinegar, green pepper puree, apple cider vinegar, and balancing spices. The hot sauce itself is medium spicy, made with serrano and jalapeño peppers, and is great for those who love a kick of heat.

When deciding what cut of steak to use alongside this sauce, flank or a flat iron steak are recommended. Though you can also opt for this beginner-friendly steak cut that's hard to overcook: skirt steak. All three options are great when grilled. This will also infuse the steak with a distinct smoky flavor, further balancing the spicy, bright chimichurri hot sauce. Use this product in the marinade before cooking your steak, drizzled overtop as part of a buttery hot sauce blend after cooking, or combine it with a more traditional chimichurri sauce for extra heat. 

Aldi is constantly stocking high-quality products at shockingly low prices. Burman's hot sauce is no different, and people can't seem to get enough of it. On Facebook, one customer very enthusiastically shared, "PLEASE NEVER DISCONTINUE THIS! I am going back to buy EVERY. SINGLE. BOTTLE. Zero calories and somehow PACKED with flavor!" Another user on Reddit commented, "I bought two more bottles this past weekend as I expect it to be gone from shelves soon." They continued to express that this product goes well on many different dishes, which makes sense why it would be such a hot item in stores. 

That said, not everyone shares the same enthusiasm. Some customers note that they aren't as impressed with this offering, meanwhile others on Reddit point out that "shelf stable chimi seems wrong." 

It's important to keep in mind that this item is merely a seasonally offered Aldi Find. Therefore, customers may find it hard to locate it in stores. Generally, it seems you can snag this product in the warmer months, though it's worth having a look across shelves regardless — it's that good. To add to your odds, make sure you go at the best time to shop at Aldi for grocery store success: Wednesdays. And while you're shopping for steaks in-store to go with this hot sauce, make sure to keep Chowhound's definitive Aldi steak ranking in mind.