Brazilian Sun-Dried Beef with Butter
Tender, salty beef slices seared in browned butter — a rustic Brazilian classic that's surprisingly simple. The beef is salted and air-dried briefly to concentrate flavor, then pan-seared to a rich, caramelized finish.
- Total time
- 1450 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Rub the 1.5 lb beef steak all over with the 2 tbsp coarse salt, pressing it in. Place on a wire rack over a tray and refrigerate uncovered for 24 hours to air-dry.
Step 2
After 24 hours, rinse the beef under cold water to remove excess salt, then pat completely dry with paper towels. Slice against the grain into 1/4 inch thick strips.
Step 3
Melt the 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 3 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Step 4
Add the beef strips in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and sear without moving for 2-3 minutes until browned on one side.
Step 5
Flip the beef and cook for another 2-3 minutes until browned on the other side and cooked to your liking. The beef should be caramelized at the edges and tender inside.
Step 6
Season with the 1 tsp black pepper, toss to coat in the butter sauce, and serve immediately with the pan juices spooned over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- wire rack
- baking sheet
- large skillet
- paper towels
- knife
- cutting board
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