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Churrasco with Chimichurri

This churrasco recipe is marinated skirt steak that is grilled to tender perfection, then topped with a fresh and flavorful chimichurri sauce. An easy dinner option that's quick enough for a busy weeknight, but elegant enough to serve to company.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 466 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

For the churrasco
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 pounds skirt steak
For the chimichurri sauce
  • 2 tablespoons shallot minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh red chili minced, such as jalapeno or fresno chili
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the churrasco
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  1. Place the olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
  2. Add the steak to the bowl and spoon the marinade over the top. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour, or up to 8 hours.
  3. Remove the steak from the marinade, scraping off any larger pieces. Preheat the grill to medium high heat.
  4. Place the meat on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until desired level of doneness is reached.
  5. Let the meat rest for at least 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
For the chimichurri sauce
  1. Place all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until well combined.
  2. Spoon the chimichurri sauce over the steak, then serve.

Notes

  • I like to cook my steak to medium which means it's light pink in the center.
  • If you can't find a red chili pepper, feel free to substitute a green one instead.

Nutrition Information

Calories 466kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 686mg (29%) Potassium 524mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 369IU (7%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 466

% Daily Value*

Calories 466kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 686mg 29%
Potassium 524mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 369IU 7%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 3mg 17%

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