Brazilian Marinated Steaks With Chile Lime Sauce

Name: Brazilian Marinated Steaks With Chile Lime Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CHILE LIME SAUCE; 5 malagueta hot peppers (or to taste but for gosh sakes don't wimp out, use SOME!) or 5 jalapeno peppers (or to taste but for gosh sakes don't wimp out, use SOME!); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 small white onion, finely diced; 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 bunch italian fresh parsley leaves, rough chopped; 3 limes, juice of; STEAKS; 4 sirloin steaks, 1 1/2-inch thick; 1/2 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 coarse salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

CHILE LIME SAUCE
5 malagueta hot peppers (or to taste but for gosh sakes don't wimp out, use SOME!) or 5 jalapeno peppers (or to taste but for gosh sakes don't wimp out, use SOME!)
1 teaspoon salt
1 small white onion, finely diced
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 bunch italian fresh parsley leaves, rough chopped
3 limes, juice of
STEAKS
4 sirloin steaks, 1 1/2-inch thick
1/2 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 coarse salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
SAUCE: Place the peppers and salt in a mortar and crush them with the pestle or take the less energetic way and process them in a blender or food processor until you have a thick paste.
2
Gradually add the onion and garlic and continue to mash into the paste.
3
Then add the parsley to the paste, mashing as you do.
4
Stir in the lime juice until you have a thick,liquid sauce.
5
Cover and let stand at room temperature.(Makes about 1/2 cup).
6
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STEAKS: Place the steaks in a single layer in a large glass or ceramic baking dish.
8
Whisk the remaining ingredients together in a bowl and pour over the steaks, turning to coat evenly.
9
Cover and refrigerate, turning every couple of hours -- for about 4 hours.
10
Preheat the grill. Remove the steaks from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and grill 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until done to taste.
11
Transfer to a platter and let the steaks rest, loosely covered with foil, then serve with the chile lime sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CHILE LIME SAUCE, 5 malagueta hot peppers (or to taste but for gosh sakes don't wimp out, use SOME!) or 5 jalapeno peppers (or to taste but for gosh sakes don't wimp out, use SOME!), 1 teaspoon salt, 1 small white onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Brazilian Marinated Steaks With Chile Lime Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!