Picanha Brazilian Coulotte Steaks: How to Grill this Flavorful Cut!

Picanha: Brazilian Coulotte Steaks

Coulotte steaks aka Brazilian picanha is probably one of the best cuts of meat out there! This cut of beef, although one of the most popular cuts of beef in Brazil, is little known elsewhere. In this post, I’ll walk you through where to buy picanha, and how to make super simple, super delicious picanha steaks on the grill.

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Picanha is the Portuguese name for coulotte, a cut of meat sourced from the top sirloin – it’s so juicy and oh-so-tender. Picanha is seriously one of my absolute favorite cuts of meat. Not just me, though. Picanha is one of Brazil’s most prized beef cuts, and is typically the star of the Brazilian churrasco barbecue.

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1. Preheat the grill to 350F.

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2. In a small bowl, mix the sofrito, the mustard, the dry parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Set aside.

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3. Cut the meat the same direction as the fibers into 4 steaks.

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How to Make Picanha: Brazilian Coulotte Steaks

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STEAK AND ONIONS (BIFE ACEBOLADO)

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