2-Ingredient Grilled Garlic Picanha Steak Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 3 pounds picanha steak (top sirloin cap), trimmed, one layer of fat remaining
  • Olive oil, for brushing
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons garlic butter (store-bought or homemade), plus extra for serving
Directions
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400 F). If using charcoal, let the coals burn down to a consistent heat.
  2. Lightly brush the picanha with oil, and generously season all sides with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Place the steaks on their edges, fat-side down, on the grill. You can lean the steaks against each other if needed.
  4. Grill for about 4 minutes, until the fat renders and crisps up nicely, keeping it away from direct fire, and then lay the steak on the grill.
  5. Cook, turning occasionally from side to side, for 10-12 minutes, until it reaches your desired doneness (medium-rare is recommended).
  6. During the last few minutes of grilling, top the steak with garlic butter.
  7. Remove the picanha from the grill and let it rest for 5–10 minutes.
  8. Slice the steak against the grain into thick slices. Serve with extra garlic butter spooned over the top.