Brazilian picanha steak

4 servings

20 minutes

Picanha steak, named after the cut: rump steak. Very popular now in Moscow meat establishments - from the alternative steaks section. Brazil's first contribution to our "Golden Thousand.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 697
• Proteins: 40.5g
• Fats: 57.5g
• Carbohydrates: 2g

Ingredients

• Picanha: 1 kg
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Lemon juice: 30 ml
• Olive oil: 50 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Chop the garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 cloves

2. Mix it with salt until it becomes a paste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

3. Coat the meat with garlic paste, drizzle with lemon juice, and let it marinate for one to two hours.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Lemon juice: 30 ml

4. Wipe the marinated meat with a paper towel.

5. Grease the meat with olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 50 ml

6. Quickly sear the meat on a grill pan on each side until browned.

7. Cut the roasted piece of meat into thick steaks.

8. Salt and pepper each one.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

9. Grill them in a skillet on both sides.

10. Let the cooked meat rest for 5 minutes, slice it thinly, and serve.