Brazilian Steakhouse Picanha
Churrascaria-style picanha pairs beef top sirloin with a fragrant paste of crushed garlic and kosher salt, followed by a lemon juice marinade and a light coating of olive oil. Grilling brings out the beef’s rich flavor while the garlic and lemon add brightness, making it a fitting centerpiece for a Brazilian-style barbecue or relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brazilian Steakhouse Picanha, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 84 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix crushed garlic and salt together in a bowl until they form a paste.
- 2
Rub garlic paste all over meat. Place meat in a bowl and cover with lemon juice. Marinate 30 minutes to 4 hours. Remove meat from lemon juice. Baste with olive oil.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Cook meat on the preheated grill, turning frequently, until the outer edges are charred but the center is still raw, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and slice off the charred edges, cutting against the grain.
- 5
Return raw meat to the grill. Cook until meat is firm and slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
- Calories 166.18 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 21.13 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 1.37 g 1%
- Total Fat 8.22 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.79 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 60.78 mg High 20%
- Sodium 71.42 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 31.97 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.52 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 334.58 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 1.04 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.56 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Brazilian Steakhouse Picanha is a Brazilian dinner recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Garlic, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, and Salt. Each serving provides about 166.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brazilian Steakhouse Picanha?
- It is a Brazilian recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Brazilian Steakhouse Picanha made of?
- The main ingredients are Garlic, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Salt, Sirloin Steak. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Brazilian Steakhouse Picanha?
- Explore these Brazilian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Brazilian Steakhouse Picanha?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 166.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brazilian Steakhouse Picanha easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Brazilian Steakhouse Picanha healthy?
- Brazilian Steakhouse Picanha has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 166.18 calories and 21.13 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.79 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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