How to Make Tender Juicy Skirt Steak (Churrasco) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Churrasco, or tender juicy skirt steak, is a popular dish in many Latin American countries, particularly in Argentina and Brazil. This delicious and savory dish is often served at barbecues, family gatherings, and special occasions. The key to a perfect churrasco lies in the preparation and cooking technique, as well as the quality of the meat itself.

Skirt steak, also known as fajita meat, is a flavorful and tender cut of beef that is perfect for grilling. It comes from the diaphragm...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grill seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound skirt steak
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
  • ¼ cup water, or as needed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 43 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 58 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    204 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 1039mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 322mg