After McPicanha without picanha and Whopper Ribs without rib, see 5 snacks with these meats

Chefs say that the recipe for success for having a juicy hamburger is to respect the proportion between the amount of meat and fat, something between 75% and 25%. Following this formula ensures consistency and flavor — so it’s common to mix chuck steak with bacon or flank steak with brisket, which helps maintain the fiber structure.

But yes: it is possible to use picanha or rib meat to make this type of snack.

This week, McDonald’s and Burger King, two of the largest fast food outlets, were at the center of complaints made to the Ministry of Justice, the Procons of São Paulo and Brasília and to Conar precisely because of this. It turned out that McPicanha does not have picanha and that the Whopper Rib is made without rib meat, which meant that the two companies had to tinker with their menus and even rename the snacks.

Both assumed that they used flavoring in the recipe instead of the actual cut of the meat – the Senate even foresees a hearing with the representatives of the brands to explain the cases of false advertising next Thursday (12).

But snacks with these two cuts exist and can be found at other addresses. See below for houses in São Paulo that use real ingredients. Not all hamburgers are made entirely with these meats, but in some cases, they appear mixed with other cuts.

Mango tree

In Vila Madalena for 15 years, this mix of bar and restaurant has been successful in its open area, under two huge century-old mango trees. With a menu signed by chef João Silva, the picanha burger is served with gruyère cheese and mushrooms pulled in the herbs inside a brioche bread. It costs R$38 and comes with an individual portion of fries. To drink, the Gin Cup, priced at R$40, includes gin, ginger syrup, red vermouth, lemon juice, tonic water, in addition to sliced ​​strawberry, orange and lemon.
R. Arapiraca, 152, Vila Madalena, west side, tel. (11) 3032-6068, Instagram @pedemanga

Clothesline87 Steakhouse

The main character here is the firewood, which supplies and grills the meats on the grill, on the ground fire and on the smoked clothesline – this last technique even inspired the name of the place and gives the characteristic flavor also to vegetables and fruits that accompany the dishes. plates. The Graúna Burger, which costs R$45.87, has a mix of 180 g of ribs and flank steak, accompanied by cheddar cheese, aioli, iceberg lettuce and crispy onions, served on brioche bread. Also available on delivery.
R. Graúna, 87, Moema, south zone, tel. (11) 2307-0141, WhatsApp (11) 97222-0240, Instagram @clothesline87

Jordan Bar

With a captive audience at happy hour, the house also has an option for family lunches on weekends. Located on one of the busiest corners of Tatuapé, it serves an authentic steak snack, the Jordão Burger (R$ 49.90), with sesame bread, steak burger, cheddar, red onion, iceberg lettuce and secret sauce. Accompanies barbecue sauce and french fries or rustic. A good option for sweetening, at a price of R$41.90, is the banana blondie, a white banana brownie with cream ice cream and orange and basil syrup.
R. Apucarana, 1452, Tatuapé, east side, tel. (11) 2671-0670, Instagram @jordaobar

Mahau Restaurant and Bar

In the heart of Vila Nova Conceição, with a large wooden deck in the outdoor area, the address looks like a nightclub and hosts live performances of different musical styles. On the menu, the rib burger, which costs R$38, has a 160 g disc of the meat, served on brioche bread, iceberg lettuce, red tomato, cheese and artisan ketchup. To pack, for R$39, order the Grapefruit Mule, made with vodka, grapefruit syrup, lemon juice and ginger foam. With an extra R$20, you can take the mug home.
R. Prof. Atílio Innocenti, 160, Vila Nova Conceição, west side, tel. (11) 99199-7865, Instagram @mahaubar

dizzy

Founded in 1969, this cafeteria occupied a house in Vila Maria measuring just 12 square meters, with eight seats available. More than 50 years later, the property serves great snacks in a property a hundred times larger. A good option is Churrasburger, for R$ 36, which has a 170 g steak burger, tartar sauce, curd cheese, molasses and bacon on the hamburger bun. If you prefer a more traditional setting, such as x-salad or x-bacon, the hamburger has a section on the menu only with picanha discs.
piece Santo Eduardo, 206, Vila Maria, north zone, tel. (11) 2955-5908, Instagram @dizzylanchonete