Skirt Steak Recipe

Skirt Steak is a less tender but very flavorful cut of beef. It is a long, flat cut of beef taken from the diaphragm muscle. When cooked properly it is quite delicious and versatile. Skirt Steak is yummy in a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich and is a great choice when making Steak Fajitas.

It is best to sear Skirt Steak quickly in an iron skillet or on a grill. Skirt Steak can also be braised. It is often Marinaded to make it even more flavorful. Skirt Steak is cut across the grain for maximum tenderness.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup Lime Juice
• 1/3 cup Soy Sauce
• 1/2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin
• 3 tbs. Dark Brown Sugar
• 4 Scallions cut in half
• 2 Cloves of Garlic

Place all ingredients in a blender and puree.

• Cut the Skirt Steak into 3 equal pieces and place in a large zip-lock bag
• Pour pureed Marinade into the bag and remove air while sealing
• Make sure the Skirt Steak is completely covered with the marinade
• Lay the bag flat in the fridge for at least 1 hour or anywhere up to 24 hours.

• Cover the bottom of a skillet with Olive Oil
• Remove Skirt Steak from the Marinade and shake excess off
• Use medium high heat to crisply brown steak on both sides.

Remember to slice the Skirt Steak thinly and across the grain.