Marinated skirt steak

Steps6

1. 1

   Step 1. Slice the onion

   Slice the onion thinly.

2. 2

   Step 2. Prepare the marinade

   In a bowl, combine the sliced onion, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Squeeze in the lime juice.

   Lemon works in place of lime if you prefer.

   Juice of 1 lime (or lemon)Chili pepper
3. 3

   Step 3. Marinate the steak

   Place the skirt steak in the marinade, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.

4. 4

   Step 4. Sear the steak

   7 min

   Heat a pan over high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply browned and cooked to your liking.

   Medium-rare is ideal for skirt steak.
5. 5

   Step 5. Rest the steak

   5 min

   Transfer the steak to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Step 6. Slice and serve

   Slice the steak thinly against the grain. Serve in tacos, over rice with a fresh salad, or enjoy as-is.