Authentic Brazilian Churrasco with Chimichurri
A traditional Brazilian barbecue featuring various cuts of grilled meat, served with chimichurri sauce.
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.
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
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