Flank steak churrasco is a mouthwatering grilled beef dish that is bursting with flavor. Originating from Guatemala, this traditional recipe is a popular choice for special occasions and gatherings. The flank steak is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, then grilled to perfection, resulting in a juicy and tender steak that is packed with deliciousness. With its savory and smoky taste, flank steak churrasco is sure to be a hit at your next meal. Whether you're a seasoned griller or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the best recipe and step-by-step instructions to create an unforgettable flank steak churrasco Guatemalan-style. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary journey to savor this delightful dish!
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NICARAGUAN-STYLE STEAK / CHURRASCO
Another recipe by Steven Raichlen. This is the intro he writes about this recipe: The word churrasco is used throughout Latin America to describe beef cooked on the grill, although the precise meaning varies from country to country. In Brazil, for example, churrasco is the generic term for barbecue. In Nicaragua it refers to a broad, thin steak cut from a beef tenderloin. Most steaks are cut across the muscle grain, but Nicaragua's churrasco is cut along the grain. What results is a flat, thin piece of meat with a remarkable texture, a steak that's tender enough to cut with a fork. (And the steak's broad surface area readily picks up the smoke flavor from the coals.) Nicaraguan churrasco is always served with a trio of sauces: chimichurri (here used as a marinade as well), salsa marinara (Nicaraguan Tomato Sauce), and a spicy pickled onion sauce called cebollita. Other accompaniments might include fried plantains (Grilled Plantains, a tasty substitute, appears in this book) and Bahamian Peas and Rice.
Provided by diner524
Categories Steak
Time 39m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the piece of tenderloin lengthwise on the cutting board. Holding the knife parallel to the cutting board, cut the meat into 4 flat, even horizontal strips. Place each strip between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with the side of a cleaver or with a rolling pin to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Arrange the steaks in a nonreactive baking dish.
- Prepare the chimichurri. Combine the parsley and garlic in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and process to make a thick sauce. Correct the seasoning, adding salt, pepper, or vinegar as necessary; the mixture should be highly seasoned. Place half the chimicurri in a bowl or crock for serving; pour the remainder over the meat. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes, turning several times.
- Preheat the grill to high.
- When ready to cook, oil the grill grate. Drain the beef and place it on the hot grate. Grill, turning with tongs, until cooked to taste, 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium- rare. Serve with the remaining chimichurri sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.3, Fat 84.9, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 144.6, Sodium 960.3, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.2, Protein 33.6
NICARAGUAN-STYLE CHURRASCO
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 21m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make the chimichurri, combine the garlic, bay leaves, jalapenos, and salt in a mortar and mash with a pestle until a smooth paste is formed (or you can puree with a small amount of vinegar in a blender). Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the parsleys and oregano. Whisk in the vinegar and olive oil until well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill.
- Trim the meat and remove any silverskin. Cut into 2 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Take the boning knife and cut in a circular motion so each round becomes one flat, long strip. Then, with a butcher's mallet, pound the meat lightly. Season each strip generously with salt and pepper on each side.
- Lightly oil the grate and place meat on the grate. Grill for 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Transfer the meat to a serving plate. Serve with the chimichurri on the side.
FLANK STEAK CHURRASCO-GUATEMALAN
Steps:
- Flank Steak Churrasco (Guatemalan Style) Preparation time: 2 minutes. Cooking time 5 - 10 minutes Combine all ingredients and let it marinate for about 30 minutes. Cook the meat after finalizing the rice, beans and salsa, since the meat is cut in thin slices the meat should take about 5 minutes on each side to cook, careful not to burn the meat, baste the meat with the marinate, and the onions, while cooking, if you cover the grill the meat will cook faster.
TUSCAN FLANK STEAK
I've only been to Tuscany once, but I do remember a grilled steak coming off a charcoal fire, which was then sliced and splashed with olive oil, lemon, and rosemary. While I'm sure my version is far from traditional, it's really tasty and the very user-friendly flank steak is the perfect cut.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 4h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup chopped fresh rosemary, garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and set marinade aside.
- Pierce the steak with a fork 20 to 30 times. Place in a shallow baking dish. Pour marinade over steak and flip to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
- Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon minced rosemary, 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt in a jar. Cover and shake the dressing to combine. Shake again before using.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove steak from marinade; scrape off any chunks of marinade. Discard used marinade. Season steak with salt and black pepper.
- Place steak on the preheated grill and cook until browned on the outside and red on the inside, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Place 2 tablespoons of the olive oil-lemon juice dressing in a small bowl. Use rosemary sprig to baste the steak while it cooks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a steak should read 125 degrees F (52 degrees C) for rare.
- Remove steak to a platter and allow to rest about 6 minutes before slicing. Cut in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch-thick slices at an angle against the grain. Drizzle with additional dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 371.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
TENDER JUICY SKIRT STEAK (CHURRASCO)
Ever wondered how to get a well-cooked, juicy piece of meat, without butterflying it or cutting down the middle to see if it's done and has a good color? Here you go! Serve with steamed veggies, mashed potatoes, salad, rice, or whatever you fancy.
Provided by Sweetie_12
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American South American Brazilian
Time 8h58m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk garlic, balsamic vinegar, grill seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add steak and toss to evenly coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling; add meat. Cook uncovered until liquids have drained from the steak, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cover.
- Cook steak for 15 minutes; uncover and flip. Add water to the skillet as needed to keep steak moist. Continue cooking until slightly firm, hot, and lightly pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Transfer meat to serving plate; reserve liquid in the skillet.
- Place onion in the skillet with reserved liquids; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add mushrooms. Cook and stir until mushrooms are warmed through, about 5 minutes. Pour onion mixture over steak.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 25.2 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1039.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
FLANK STEAK CHURRASCO WITH CHIMICHURRI ROJO
Churrasco is South American style skewers. I got this from Cuisine at Home Magazine. I haven't tried this yet, but sounded good!!
Provided by diner524
Categories Steak
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Slice the steak against the grain at 45 degree angle into 1/4"-thick strips.
- In a large bowl whisk together remaining ingredients.
- Preheat grill to medium.
- Toss meat slices into the chimichurri to coat.
- Thread 4-5 strips (6 oz) onto each of 4 metal skewers. Fold each strip accordion-style, then spear through the center with the skewer. Spread strips down length of the skewer.
- Grill skewers, covered, for 3 minutes. Turn, baste with remaining chimichurri, and grill, covered, for 3 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.8, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 115.7, Sodium 191.5, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 37.1
CHURRASCO SKIRT STEAK CUBAN-STYLE WITH MARINADE RECIPE RECIPE - (5/5)
Provided by kbartell
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Mojo Marinade To make the marinade: Mash garlic, salt, and peppercorns into a paste, using a mortar and pestle. Stir in sour orange juice, onion, and oregano. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or longer. Whisk the garlic-orange juice mixture with the olive oil until well blended. Preparing the Meat Preparing the meat is very easy. Place the meat in a large bowl or pan. Add enough mojo marinade to cover the meat. Place a cover over the bowl or pan and place in the refrigerator a minimum of five hours, but preferably overnight. Chimichurri Sauce While your meat is marinating, make the sauce. We like to make it the easy way. Put everything except the olive oil in a blender and using the "chop" setting, click on and off until you have a thick mixture. Do not over process! This is the kind of dish you need to taste and adjust so that you get just the right flavor! So taste it! (The best way to taste it is with a piece of bread.) Whisk in the olive oil. (If you use the blender to incorporate the oil, the oil and liquids will emulsify, giving your chimichurri a white, paste-like texture.) Add salt, pepper, more vinegar and lime juice as needed. The flavor should be very intense with garlic and cilantro. Don't be stingy with the salt either! Grilling the Meat Grill the marinated steaks outdoors on the barbecue. (Make sure your coals are hot and white!) You can cook them however you like your steak -- from rare to well done. However, the rarer the meat, the more tender and flavorful! Serve the meat with the chimichurri sauce -- it tastes great!
Tips:
- Choose the right flank steak: Look for a flank steak that is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick and has a good amount of marbling. This will ensure that the steak is tender and flavorful.
- Marinate the steak: Marinating the steak for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight, will help to tenderize it and add flavor. You can use a variety of marinades, but a simple one made with olive oil, garlic, and herbs is always a good choice.
- Cook the steak over high heat: Flank steak should be cooked over high heat to quickly sear the outside and keep the inside tender. You can grill, broil, or pan-fry the steak.
- Let the steak rest before slicing: Once the steak is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, making it more tender and flavorful.
- Serve with your favorite sides: Flank steak can be served with a variety of sides, such as grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
Flank steak is a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. By following these tips, you can cook a flank steak that is tender, flavorful, and juicy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give flank steak a try!
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