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Picanha Recipe2

Picanha Recipe

This beef steak dish isn’t just delicious — it’s also incredibly easy to prepare.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Brazil
Keyword: Picanha Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 378kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Grill
  • 1 Bowl

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs Picanha
  • 2 Tbsp Brazilian Sofrito
  • 1/4 tsp mustard powder
  • lemon pepper
  • ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp parsley
  • 1 cup cassava flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 onion
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro
  • 4 whole eggs
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Set the grill to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the sofrito, mustard, dry parsley, and a drop of olive oil in a small bowl. Place aside.
  • 4 steaks should be cut from the meat in the same direction as the fibers.
  • Salt and lemon pepper should be used to season the steaks before applying the sofrito mixture.
  • Add the steaks to the grill, then cook them to the desired doneness on each side.
  • Before slicing the steaks, remove them from the grill and give them five minutes to rest.
  • Make the farofa while the steaks are resting.
  • Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat on the stove.
  • Add the onions to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, or until they are translucent.
  • Scramble the eggs lightly in the pan after adding them.
  • Add the cassava and stir when the eggs are done but still soft.
  • Stir in the cilantro after turning off the heat in the pan.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the steaks with the farofa after cutting them across the fibers.

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Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 962IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
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