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A white plate with assorted grilled meats, including chicken, steak, pork, and sausages, reminiscent of an authentic Brazilian Churrasco, accompanied by bowls of green sauces like chimichurri on a white surface.

Authentic Brazilian Churrasco with Chimichurri

An asian woman smiling in front of a potted plant.Hannah Lee
A traditional Brazilian barbecue featuring various cuts of grilled meat, served with chimichurri sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Meal Type Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Brazilian
Servings 6
Calories 1037 kcal
Difficulty Medium
Ingredient Cost $27
Shopping Cost$48

Equipment

  • Grill or barbecue
  • Tongs
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2.2 lb beef picanha, sirloin cap
  • 17.5 oz pork sausages
  • 17.5 oz chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For chimichurri sauce:

  • 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the meats:

  • Season the beef picanha, pork sausages, and chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
    2.2 lb beef, 17.5 oz pork sausages, 17.5 oz chicken thighs, Salt and pepper to taste

Prepare the chimichurri sauce:

  • In a bowl, combine the chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
    1 cup fresh parsley, 4 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, Salt and pepper to taste

Grill the meats:

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Place the meats on the grill. Cook the beef picanha for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until it reaches the desired doneness.
    2.2 lb beef
  • Grill the pork sausages for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.
    17.5 oz pork sausages
  • Grill the chicken thighs for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
    17.5 oz chicken thighs

Serve:

  • Remove the meats from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  • Serve the grilled meats with chimichurri sauce on the side.

Notes

Adjust the grilling times based on the thickness of the meats and personal preference for doneness.
Chimichurri sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 1037kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 55gFat: 88gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 44gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 260mgSodium: 719mgPotassium: 905mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 1118IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Barbecue, Brazilian Churrasco, Chimichurri Sauce, Grilled Meat

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