20-Min Brazilian Churrasco Steak
High-heat seared beef skewers with chimichurri salt crust, ready in 20 minutes. Juicy center, charred crust, and garlicky herb punch — the TikTok version of the churrascaria experience.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin or strip steak, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- ½ cup fresh parsley and cilantro, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1.5 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 whole lemon, halved
Instructions
- 1
Pat beef cubes dry with paper towels. Thread onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
- 2
Mix parsley, cilantro, garlic, vinegar, and sea salt in a small bowl until paste-like.
- 3
Coat skewers heavily with the herb paste on all sides, pressing gently so it adheres.
- 4
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until smoking, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Sear skewers 90 seconds per side without moving. Exterior should be deeply browned, center rare to medium-rare.
- 6
Squeeze lemon over skewers and serve immediately while surface is still crackling.
Tools you’ll need
- metal skewers (or wooden skewers soaked 30 minutes)
- 12-inch cast-iron or heavy stainless-steel skillet
- small mixing bowl
- paper towels
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