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Churrasco Recipe (Grilled Skirt Steak)
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Churrasco (Latin-Style Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe)

You'll love this sizzling churrasco recipe with marinated grilled skirt steak, perfectly seasoned and flame-grilled, smothered in vibrant chimichurri.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Argentinian, Brazilian, Puerto Rican
Keyword: skirt steak
Servings: 4
Calories: 480kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

FOR THE SKIRT STEAK MARINADE

  • 1 cubanelle pepper chopped (use banana pepper as a sub, or a milder sweet pepper)
  • 1 small hot pepper optional, for spicy. Aji preferred – aji dulce – or use your favorite
  • ½ small onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped culantro or use extra cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1-1/2 pound skirt steak or use flank steak, tri-tip, or ribeye

FOR THE CHIMICHURRI

  • 1 serrano chili minced (use jalapeno for milder, or spicy aji chili)
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or use canola oil or corn oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

FOR THE CHURRASCO (GRILLED SKIRT STEAK)

  • In a large bowl, Mix together the cubanelle pepper, hot chili, onion, cilantro, culantro, oregano, adobo seasoning, salt and pepper, and oil.
  • Add the skirt steak and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour, or overnight for more flavor penetration.
  • When you’re ready to cook, bring the steak to room temperature. Remove the steak from the marinade and tap off excess moisture.
  • Heat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates. Grill the marinated skirt steak 3-4 minutes per side, or until done to your liking.
  • Slice and serve with chimichurri.

FOR THE CHIMICHURRI

  • Whisk together all of the ingredients in a bowl. Adjust for salt and other seasonings if you’d like.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1.099IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3mg