Brazilian Picanha Skewers with Chimichurri Rice
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Tender grilled beef picanha skewers with a vibrant chimichurri sauce, served over flavorful cilantro-lime rice for a taste of Brazil.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs beef picanha, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the beef picanha cubes, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Toss to coat the beef, cover, and marinate for 30 minutes.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, parsley, cilantro, red wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes to make the chimichurri sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
Liked this one?
Build a week's meal plan around this recipe
Make a free account, put Brazilian Picanha Skewers with Chimichurri Rice on any day, and fill the rest of the week from 5,000+ recipes. Every ingredient lands on one grocery list your household can share.
Free to start, no card needed. Log in


