Aug 26 2026

Bife Com Alho Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Bife com Alho is a tender cut of beef basted with our traditional house garlic rub. Our Rodizio gauchos baste the beef with a special garlic butter recipe that infuses garlic flavor into the beef. When you bite into Bife com Alho, you can taste a delicate, not overwhelming, garlic flavor.

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Ingredients

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Beef

Method

Beef

  1. 1

    Bring steaks to room temperature

    Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 30–45 minutes before cooking so they come to room temperature. Pat them dry on both sides with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season

    Evenly season both sides of each steak with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Press seasoning lightly into the meat.

Garlic Butter Baste (House Garlic Rub)

  1. 3

    Prepare the garlic butter

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter with the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook gently for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley, lemon juice, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, worcestershire sauce, and coarse sea salt (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning. Keep the mixture warm (very low heat) or transfer to a heatproof bowl and cover to retain warmth.

  2. 4

    Heat pan or grill

    Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet or outdoor grill over high heat until very hot (pan should be smoking lightly). If using a skillet, add 1 teaspoon neutral oil and swirl to coat; let the oil heat until shimmering.

  3. 5

    Sear the steaks

    Place steaks in the hot skillet or on the grill. Sear without moving for 2–3 minutes to develop a golden-brown crust. Flip and sear the other side for 2–3 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature 130–135°F / 54–57°C). Adjust time 1–2 minutes per side for desired doneness.

  4. 6

    Baste with garlic butter

    During the last 1–2 minutes of cooking, spoon the warm garlic butter over the top of each steak repeatedly (5–8 spoonfuls per steak), tilting the pan slightly to pool the baste, or have an assistant brush the baste onto the steaks on the grill. This infuses the meat with a delicate garlic flavor without overwhelming it.

  5. 7

    Rest

    Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let rest for 5–7 minutes. While resting, spoon any remaining garlic butter from the pan over the steaks once more.

  6. 8

    Serve

    Slice against the grain if serving sliced, or serve whole. Optionally garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and a lemon wedge. Serve immediately so the garlic butter is still warm and fragrant.

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