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Easy Garlic Butter Brazilian Steak Recipe

Garlic Butter Brazilian Steak is a bold, churrasco-inspired recipe featuring juicy sirloin cap or ribeye seared hot and basted with rich garlic butter. Drawing from Brazilian picanha traditions, this easy steak dinner delivers intense flavor, tender texture, and steakhouse-quality results in under 90 minutes.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Brazilian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 2 steaks sirloin cap, ribeye, or filet mignon, 8 oz each
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: red pepper flakes or chimichurri for garnish

Method
 

  1. Remove steaks from the refrigerator and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
  4. Add olive oil and sear steaks for 3–4 minutes per side.
  5. Lower heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic.
  6. Tilt pan and baste steaks with garlic butter for 1–2 minutes.
  7. Transfer steaks to a plate and rest, loosely covered, for 5–10 minutes.
  8. Slice against the grain, drizzle with remaining garlic butter, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Use thick-cut steaks for best results. Always rest the steak before slicing to retain juices.