Brazilian Marinated Steaks with Chile Lime Sauce

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Brazilian Marinated Steaks with Chile Lime Sauce

Info

Course:
Main Course
Total Time:
Half Day
Skill Level:
Easy
Cost:
Moderate

Photo by: Joseph De Leo

Nothing beats a well-marbled rib-eye when the mood strikes for grilled beef. We love to eat steaks with a dab of strong hot chile paste like this rather than complicated sauce-both components are so direct.

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 (1½ inch thick) shell, sirloin, or rib-eye steaks
½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/3 cup dry red wine
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Chile Lime Sauce (Makes about 1/2 cup):

5 to 10 preserved malagueta peppers (see Notes), chopped
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 small white onion, finely diced
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
Juice of 3 limes
½ bunch Italian parsley, leaves only, chopped

Directions

For the Steaks:

Place the steaks in a single layer in a large glass or ceramic baking dish. Whisk the remaining ingredients together in a bowl and pour over the steaks, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours, turning occasionally.

Preheat the grill or heat a griddle pan over high heat.

Remove the steaks from the marinade, shaking off the excess, and grill 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until done to taste. Transfer to a platter and let the steaks rest, loosely covered with foil, for 5 minutes, for the juices to settle. Serve with the chile lime sauce.

For the Chile Lime Sauce:

Combine all of the ingredients in a mini chopper or a blender, or use a mortar and pestle. Blend or grind until a paste is formed.

Notes

Preserved malagueta peppers are one of the hallmarks of Brazilian cooking. These tiny, extremely hot peppers are pickled in a 2:1 oil to grain alcohol mixture and allowed to sit for 1 month before using. They are available in some Latin American markets, or substitute your favorite pickled hot chiles.

Brazilian Marinated Steaks with Chile Lime Sauce - Recipe Finder