Get Grillin': Gaucho Parrilla Argentina

Matthew Neal of Gaucho makes these chipotle Brussels sprouts the perfect partner for any grilled meat.

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Wood-fired meats are a signature item at Gaucho Parrilla Argentina. The South American-inspired restaurant has it all: plates of fatty, grilled rib-eye, roast pork, seafood and chorizo paella, and two-hands-required sandwiches. For an at-home feast this summer, Matthew Neal is pairing honey-and-chipotle-tossed, cashew-topped Brussels sprouts with a mixed grill.

About the mixed grill, Neal advises: “Start with your favorite cut of steak, grilled to your preferred temperature. Pair that with either grilled chicken legs or breast. Lastly and very important: your absolute favorite summer sausage. Whether it's a hot Italian, a smoked kielbasa, or even something fresh from our friends Parma Sausage in the Strip District. The mixta is a good option for having groups of people over for a cookout.”

Chipotle Brussels Sprouts

Instructions

1 lb Brussels sprouts

6 oz chopped chipotle peppers in adobo (I like to pulse in a food processor)

3 oz honey

1 tbsp paprika

1 tbsp ketchup

¼ cup chopped cashews (I prefer roasted and salted)

Instructions

Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. Then, stem and split your sprouts. In a small bowl, combine the chipotle peppers, honey, paprika, and ketchup, and mix until incorporated. Taste the sauce, then add to your desired amount of heat. Throw the sprouts in a bowl and coat them in as much or as little of the chipotle sauce as you like. Arrange the sprouts on a baking sheet and place in the oven for about 20 minutes or when you start to see some roasty-toasty-ness on the leaves. To serve, place in a serving dish and sprinkle with the chopped cashews and a little bit of straight honey.