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Easy Brazilian Steak with Garlic Butter and Fresh Salad Crispy Fries

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If you’re craving a flavor-packed, hearty meal, this Easy Brazilian Steak with Garlic Butter and Fresh Salad Crispy Fries combines juicy skirt steak, rich garlic butter, golden crispy fries, and a refreshing salad — perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend feasts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Brazilian
Servings 2 plates
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • small saucepan
  • knife and cutting board
  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheet or deep fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb skirt steak, trimmed and cut into portions
  • 6 tsp minced garlic
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into fries (or 1 bag frozen fries)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (if baking) or enough for deep frying
  • to taste salt for fries
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 small cucumber, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for salad
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • to taste salt & pepper for salad

Instructions
 

  • Pat the skirt steak dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Add minced garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in parsley and remove from heat.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil if needed. Sear steak 2–4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Remove and rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  • For fries, oven method: toss potato fries in olive oil and salt, bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway. Deep-fry method: heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry in batches until golden. Drain and season with salt.
  • Combine salad greens, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar (or lemon juice). Season with salt & pepper and toss.
  • Slice the rested steak against the grain. Arrange on a plate, drizzle with garlic butter, and serve with fries and salad.

Notes

Pro Tips: Let the steak rest to lock in juices, slice against the grain for tenderness, double-fry fries for extra crispiness, use fresh garlic, avoid overcrowding the skillet or fries, and customize your salad with avocado, corn, or bell peppers.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Brazilian cuisine, crispy fries, fresh salad, garlic butter, steak
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