Skewered Grilled Picanha
Juicy, smoky skewers of picanha steak and sausage, grilled to perfection. A simple Brazilian-inspired barbecue that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 35g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Cut 1.5 lb picanha into 1-inch thick slices, then cut each slice into 2-inch chunks. Cut 0.5 lb smoked sausage into 1-inch rounds.
Step 2
Thread the beef and sausage onto the skewers, alternating pieces. Season generously with 1 tbsp coarse salt and 1 tsp black pepper, then drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil.
Step 3
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the skewers on the grill, leaving space between them. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until the beef is browned and has a nice crust.
Step 4
Turn the skewers and cook for another 4-5 minutes, until the sausage is charred and the beef reaches your desired doneness (about 130°F for medium-rare).
Step 5
Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot, straight off the skewers.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Wooden skewers
- Tongs
- Cutting board
- Knife
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