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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 480 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Brazilian , Argentinian , Puerto Rican
Ingredients
FOR THE SKIRT STEAK MARINADE
- 1 cubanelle pepper chopped (use banana pepper as a sub, or a milder sweet pepper)
- 1 small hot pepper optional, for spicy. Aji preferred – aji dulce – or use your favorite
- ½ small onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped culantro or use extra cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
- salt and 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 cloves minced
- 1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
- 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)
- In a large bowl, Mix together the cubanelle pepper, hot chili, onion, cilantro, culantro, oregano, adobo seasoning, salt and pepper, and oil.
- Add the skirt steak and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour, or overnight for more flavor penetration.
- When you’re ready to cook, bring the steak to room temperature. Remove the steak from the marinade and tap off excess moisture.
- 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.
- Slice and serve with chimichurri.
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FOR THE CHIMICHURRI
- Whisk together all of the ingredients in a bowl. Adjust for salt and other seasonings if you’d like.
Nutrition Information
Calories
480kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
31g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
343mg
(14%)
Potassium
359mg
(10%)
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
% 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.