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Marinated skirt steak

Marinated skirt steak for tacos, rice bowls, or as-is

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Prep
10m
Cook
8m
Steps
6
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy

Method

  1. Step 1Slice the onion

    Slice the onion thinly.

    Onion
  2. Step 2Prepare 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.

    Note

    Lemon works in place of lime if you prefer.

    OnionCilantroJuice of 1 lime (or lemon)Chili pepperOlive oilRed wine vinegarSaltBlack pepperGarlic
  3. Step 3Marinate the steak

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

    Skirt steak
  4. Step 4Sear the steak7 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.

    Note

    Medium-rare is ideal for skirt steak.

    Skirt steak
  5. Step 5Rest the steak5 min

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

    Skirt steak
  6. Step 6Slice and serve

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

    Skirt steak

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