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Peruvian Steak Sandwich with Grilled Picanha
This grilled picanha sandwich it topped with a fiery Salsa Criolla, and a creamy garlic-lime aioli.
Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 625 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
South American , Peruvian
Ingredients
- 6 bolillo rolls
- 3.5 pound picanha
- 2 Tablespoons steak rub
Criolla Salsa
- 1 red onion Finely Sliced
- 2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 2 sweet peppers Sliced, seeds and stems removed.
- 1 aji amarillo pepper Sliced, seeds and stems removed.
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Garlic-Lime Aioli
- ½ Cup Garlic Aioli
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix the garlic aioli and lemon juice in a small bowl and refrigerate until needed.
- Thinly slice the red onion and toss with about a tablespoon of salt. Let set for about 15 minutes then cover with cold water and let sit for 1-2 hours.
- Rinse the onions and pat dry or dry with a salad spinner. Mix with the remaining criolla salsa ingredients and refrigerate until needed.
- Trim any discolored fat from the picanha but leave the fat cap intact. Make cross hatch cuts into the fat cap, about ¼ inch deep.
- Pat the picanha roast dry and season both sides with the BBQ rub or steak seasoning.
- Heat your grill or smoker to 400 degrees and set up for direct heat. Cook the picanha, starting with the fat cap down, flipping about every 10-15 minutes. Continue to cook to an internal temperature of about 128 degrees (for medium rare) then remove from the smoker. Rest on a cutting board, tented with foil, for about 5-10 minutes.
- Thinly slice the picanha roast, against the grain.
- Spread some garlic lemon aioli on both halves of the bolillo roll. Top with sliced picanha and then top with the salsa criolla.
- Enjoy while warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
625kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
65g
(130%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
624mg
(26%)
Potassium
1071mg
(31%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1292IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
54mg
(60%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
16mg
(89%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 625
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 625kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 65g | 130% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1071mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1292IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 16mg | 89% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.