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Beef Picanha

A delicious Brazilian dish featuring juicy beef picanha with simple, bold flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Brazilian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 pounds of beef picanha trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons of coarse sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon of black pepper
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Tongs
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Start by trimming any excess fat from the picanha, leaving a good layer for flavor.
  2. Rub the meat with coarse sea salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.
  3. Preheat your grill or grill pan to a high temperature.
  4. Sear the seasoned meat on the grill, fat side down first, for about 15 minutes.
  5. After 15 minutes, flip the meat and continue cooking.
  6. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness, aiming for 130°F for medium-rare.
  7. Once cooked, remove the picanha from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  8. Slice the meat against the grain into thick pieces.

Notes

Pair with chimichurri sauce for a fresh, zesty kick.