Churrasco is a Portuguese name that’s now used for any type of grilled meat. It’s usually topped with chimichurri sauce and is popular throughout South America. Parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes oil and vinegar are the basic ingredients for the sauce.

I use bought chimichurri sauce that can be found in most supermarkets, making this a quick dinner. I also have given a recipe for making the sauce in case bought sauce is unavailable. It takes only minutes to make in a food processor.

Helpful Hints

- You can use any type of quick cooking steak.

- Serve any extra chimichurri sauce on the side for dipping.

Countdown

- Heat outdoor or stovetop grill to medium-high.

- Grill steak.

- While steak rests a few minutes before slicing, make rice and tomatoes.

Shopping List

To buy: ¾ pound grass-fed strip steak, 1 jar chimichurri sauce, 1 package microwave brown rice and 1 can reduced-sodium diced tomatoes. If you can’t find prepared chimichurri sauce: 1 jar minced garlic, 1 bunch parsley, 1 bottle red pepper flakes and 1 bottle apple cider vinegar.

Staples: olive oil, salt and black peppercorns.