Description
This Garlic Butter Brazilian Steak recipe features a perfectly seared sirloin steak infused with a rich garlic butter sauce. Grilled to your preferred doneness and garnished with fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice, it’s a flavorful, juicy main course ideal for a special dinner or weekend BBQ.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 2 lbs sirloin steak
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the steak: Season the sirloin steak generously with salt and black pepper on both sides. Let it rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes to enhance even cooking.
- Prepare garlic butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat, then stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice.
- Preheat grill or skillet: Heat your grill or skillet over high heat and brush with olive oil to prevent the steak from sticking.
- Cook the steak: Place the steak on the hot grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time for desired doneness. Turn the steak using tongs as needed.
- Brush with garlic butter: During the last few minutes of cooking, brush the steak generously with the prepared garlic butter to infuse it with rich flavor.
- Rest the steak: Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute and ensure tenderness.
- Slice and serve: Cut the steak against the grain into thick slices. Drizzle any leftover garlic butter on top before serving.
- Optional marinating: For a deeper flavor, marinate the steak in the garlic butter mixture for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Adjust for doneness: Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature: 130°F for rare, 145°F for medium, and 160°F for well done. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
Notes
- Resting the steak is crucial to maintain juiciness.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before cooking.
- Marinating the steak enhances tenderness and flavor but is optional.
- Let the steak reach room temperature before grilling for even cooking.
- Garnish with additional parsley or a wedge of lemon if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 8 oz steak with sauce)
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: Brazilian steak, garlic butter steak, grilled sirloin, garlic butter sauce, easy steak recipe, Brazilian cuisine
