Garlic Butter Brazilian Steak Recipe
This Garlic Butter Brazilian Steak recipe features succulent cuts of beef infused with rich garlic herb butter. It's perfect for a hearty dinner and captures the vibrant flavors of Brazilian cuisine.
Equipment
- 1 grill or skillet
- 1 meat thermometer
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 tongs
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 2 pounds flank steak or picanha
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For rubbing the steak.
- as needed none lime wedges For serving.
Instructions
- Start by preheating your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until smooth.
- Rub the flank steak with olive oil on both sides and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Once the grill or skillet is hot, place the steak on it. Cook for about 4-6 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches your preferred doneness (130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium).
- Once cooked, remove the steak from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- After resting, slice the steak against the grain into thin pieces.
- Drizzle the garlic herb butter over the sliced steak and serve with lime wedges on the side.
- For extra flavor, marinate the steak in the olive oil and seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the steak in the olive oil and seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
You can serve this steak with Brazilian sides such as rice and black beans or a fresh salad.
Adjust the garlic and herbs in the butter to suit your taste preferences.