Churrasco (Latin-Style Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe)

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Churrasco (Latin-Style Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe)

You'll love this sizzling churrasco recipe with marinated grilled skirt steak, perfectly seasoned and flame-grilled, smothered in vibrant chimichurri.

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Ingredients

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FOR THE SKIRT STEAK MARINADE

  • 1 cubanelle pepper chopped (use banana pepper as a sub, or a milder sweet pepper)
  • 1 hot pepper optional, for spicy. Aji preferred - aji dulce - or use your favorite, small
  • ½ onion chopped, small
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon culantro or use extra cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oregano fresh, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1-1/2 pound skirt steak or use flank steak, tri-tip, or ribeye

FOR THE CHIMICHURRI

  • 1 serrano chili minced (use jalapeno for milder, or spicy aji chili)
  • 3 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1/2 cup parsley minced, fresh flat-leaf
  • 1 tablespoon oregano minced, fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or use canola oil or corn oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

FOR THE CHURRASCO (GRILLED SKIRT STEAK)

  1. In a large bowl, Mix together the cubanelle pepper, hot chili, onion, cilantro, culantro, oregano, adobo seasoning, salt and pepper, and oil.
  2. Add the skirt steak and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour, or overnight for more flavor penetration.
  3. When you’re ready to cook, bring the steak to room temperature. Remove the steak from the marinade and tap off excess moisture.
  4. Heat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates. Grill the marinated skirt steak 3-4 minutes per side, or until done to your liking.
  5. Slice and serve with chimichurri.

FOR THE CHIMICHURRI

  1. Whisk together all of the ingredients in a bowl. Adjust for salt and other seasonings if you’d like.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 480kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 31g (155%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 343mg (14%) Potassium 359mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1.099IU (0%) Vitamin C 37mg (41%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 480 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 480kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 31g 155%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 343mg 14%
Potassium 359mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1.099IU 0%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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