Brazilian churrasco
This traditional Brazilian dish is perfect for parties and get-togethers, or for a family dinner. This is a simple recipe that can be made in advance, meaning it's perfect for weeknight dinners. The Brazilian national dish is churrasco, a typical barbecue, prepared in various ways. Brazilian churrasco consists in a variety of barbecued meat. Brazilian chefs may grill beef steaks, pork tenderloin, chicken, or spicy Brazilian sausage, similar to chorizo. This recipe employs sirloin steak and a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 lb sirloin steak (1-inch thick)
1 teaspoon adobo
1⁄2 onion (papery skin removed and chopped into small pieces)
2 clove garlic (peeled and minced)
1⁄8 cup red wine vinegar
1⁄4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoon parsley (fresh and finely, or 1 tsp dried)
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Season the steak with the adobo seasoning. Set aside.
Prepare the dipping sauce
Put chopped red onion in a small bowl. Add minced garlic. Add the red wine vinegar, olive oil, and parsley to the onion and garlic.
Season with salt and pepper. Whisk together well.
Set aside as your sauce for the steak.
Now grill or broil the steak
Preheat the broiler. Place the seasoned steak in the broiling pan.
Broil about 6-7 minutes, placing the pan about 3-4 inches from the heat element or flame.
Turn the meat over and broil 6-7 minutes more for medium-doneness.
Remove the pan from the oven. Slice the steak and serve immediately with the sauce on the side.
