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title: "Chilean Grilled Entrecôte — Homemade Entrecot a la Parrilla Recipe"
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# Chilean Grilled Entrecôte — Homemade Entrecot a la Parrilla Recipe

[Versión en Español](https://comidaschilenas.com/receta-de-entrecot-a-la-parrilla/)

![Chilean grilled entrecôte steak with grill marks, resting on a board](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chilean-grilled-entrecote-steak-featured.jpg)*Grilled entrecôte*

Chilean grilled entrecôte, or entrecot a la parrilla, is a bone in rib steak grilled over hot coals, seasoned only with coarse grill salt, and turned several times until the juices rise to the surface, then rested and served. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and about 30 minutes on the grill, and serves 2.

It is a tender, flavorful cut from the back of the animal, ideal for the barbecue and best enjoyed with a good Chilean red wine.

## How to Grill Entrecôte?

Grilling entrecôte can seem tricky at first, since the bone tends to dry the meat around it. The steaks go onto a hot grill for 5 minutes per side with salt, then are turned again to protect the bone side and cooked until juices appear on top, rested, and served.

## Nutritional Information

Each serving of grilled entrecôte contains approximately 600 kcal, 50 g of protein, 45 g of fat, 120 mg of cholesterol, 0 g of carbohydrates, 0 g of sugars, 0 g of fiber, and 150 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.

## Homemade Chilean Grilled Entrecôte Recipe

**Preparation:** 15 minutes
**Cooking:** 30 minutes
**Servings:** 2

### Ingredients

- 2 beef entrecôte steaks (bone in rib steaks), at least 2 cm thick
- 4 boiled potatoes, to serve
- Coarse grill salt

### Instructions

1. If the meat is frozen, thaw it in the fridge 24 hours ahead. Unwrap the steaks and let them rest for 5 minutes, massaging them gently. Once the grill is hot, place the steaks on the grate for 5 minutes, turn them, add grill salt to taste, and cook for 5 more minutes.

![Glowing coals for grilling Chilean entrecôte](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hot-coals-grilled-entrecote.jpg)*Hot Coals*

1. Turn the meat again so the bone does not overheat, taking care not to dry it out, salt the remaining side, and cook until juices start to appear on top. Turn the steaks one last time and cook for another 5 minutes, until the juices appear again.

![Raw bone in entrecôte steak ready for the grill](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/raw-entrecote-steak.jpg)*Raw Entrecôte*

1. Once they reach the doneness you like, take them off the heat and let them rest on a cutting board for a couple of minutes. Serve right away with rustic potatoes or salads, ideally with a good Chilean red wine.

## Additional Tips

### Choose thick steaks

Pick entrecôtes at least 2 cm thick. Thinner steaks dry out too quickly on the grill.

### Start with strong heat

The grill should be very hot at the start. As a hand test, you should be able to hold your hand over it for only about 2 seconds.

![Coarse grill salt for seasoning entrecôte](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/coarse-salt-grilled-entrecote.jpg)*Coarse Salt*

### Rest the meat

A couple of minutes on the board lets the juices settle back into the meat instead of running onto the plate.

| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bone in entrecôte | Boneless rib eye | Same weight | Easier to cook evenly |
| Grill salt | Flaky sea salt at the end | To taste | Crunchier finish |
| Boiled potatoes | Chilean salad and pebre | To serve | Fresher, very Chilean |
| Charcoal grill | Cast iron pan | Same timing | Indoor option |

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

### 1. Why is it called entrecôte?

The word comes from the French entrecôte, meaning between the ribs, and it is used for beef as well as pork and lamb cuts.

### 2. How do I judge the grill temperature?

Hold your hand over the grill. If you can stand it only 1 second it is very hot, 2 seconds hot, 3 seconds medium high, and 4 seconds medium, ideal for a slower asado.

### 3. What is the difference between entrecôte and bife de chorizo?

Both come from the same area of the loin, but entrecôte usually includes the bone, while bife de chorizo is boneless and cut thicker.

### 4. What sides go with entrecôte?

Boiled or roasted potatoes, Chilean tomato and onion salad, pebre, and Russian salad are classic, tasty options.

## Wine or Beer Pairing

Entrecôte pairs best with structured, full bodied red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, or Syrah, which match the intense flavor and fat of the meat. If you prefer beer, choose an amber ale or porter with medium body and toasty notes.

## What Is Entrecôte?

Entrecôte is a tender, well marbled cut from the rib section along the back of the animal. In Chile it is often sold bone in and is one of the favorite cuts for a quick weekend barbecue.

## Did You Know?

For centuries, prime cuts such as entrecôte were eaten almost exclusively by the European aristocracy, since they were considered a luxury for their tenderness and flavor.

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