GARLIC BUTTER BRAZILIAN STEAK
This Garlic Butter Brazilian Steak recipe delivers a flavorful and impressive meal with minimal effort. Tender steak, seasoned with Brazilian-inspired spices, is pan-seared to perfection and then drenched in a luscious garlic butter sauce. It's a restaurant-quality dish you can easily make at home.
Ingredients
- 4 (6-8 ounce) steaks (such as top sirloin, picanha, or ribeye), about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare steak: Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the steaks.
- Sear steak: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the steaks to the skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, 4-5 minutes per side for medium, or longer for your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steaks.
- Make garlic butter sauce: While the steaks are searing (or after they have been removed from the skillet), melt the butter in a separate small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in the parsley, lime juice, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Rest steak: Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender steak.
- Slice and serve: Slice the steaks against the grain. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the sliced steak. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Steak Cuts: Top sirloin, picanha (a popular Brazilian cut), and ribeye are all good choices for this recipe. You can use other cuts as well, but adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the steaks are cooked to your desired doneness.
- Garlic Butter Sauce: You can adjust the amount of garlic and other ingredients in the sauce to your liking.
- Resting: Resting the steak is crucial for ensuring a tender and juicy final product.