You can never go wrong with a hearty steak dinner, whether it’s a New York strip steak with garlic butter, grilled flank steak, Steak Diane, air fryer steak or this restaurant style churrasco. There is a restaurant in my area that serves the best churrasco. The combination of tender smoky meat with vibrant chimichurri sauce just can’t be beat! I’ve recreated this dish at home with excellent results that will make dinner at home feel like a special occasion. For more fabulous international beef dinner ideas, don’t miss my ropa vieja and lomo saltado recipes!
Churrasco Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, cloves of garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, oregano, skirt steak, shallot, red chili, red wine vinegar, parsley and cilantro.
How Do You Make Churrasco?
Start by preparing a marinade made with citrus juices, olive oil, garlic, herbs and seasonings. Let the meat sit in the marinade for at least one hour, or up to 8 hours. Place the steak on the grill, and cook for a few minutes on each side. While the steak is on the grill, prepare the chimichurri sauce. Thinly slice the meat, add a spoonful of sauce over the top, then serve and enjoy.
Tips For The Perfect Dish
I recommend using a meat thermometer to make sure your steak is at your desired level of doneness. I typically cook my steak to medium, which is approximately 140 degrees F. This dish is best when you serve it immediately. Leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. If it’s too cold to grill outside, try using an indoor grill pan, or cook the meat on the stove top in a heavy skillet. Be sure to slice your skirt steak against the grain for the most tender pieces of meat
Serving Suggestions
There are so many different side dishes that pair well with this recipe!
Potatoes: Steak and potatoes are always a perfect match! Try serving your churrasco with mashed red potatoes, homemade french fries or oven roasted potatoes. If you’re looking to save on a few carbs, swap out the mashed potatoes for mashed cauliflower. Vegetables: I typically serve a green vegetable with my steak such as grilled asparagus, roasted green beans, sauteed broccolini or roasted mushrooms. Grains: Try offering up cilantro lime rice with your meat, the rice will soak up all the great flavors of the chimichurri!
My family requests churrasco on a regular basis and I’m always happy to oblige – it’s just that good!
Churrasco with Chimichurri Video
