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Churrasco (Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak)

This churrasco recipe delivers tender, juicy skirt steak that is marinated in a spicy cilantro lime dressing and cooked over an open flame.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 228 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb skirt steak
  • 1 bunch cilantro (1 cup, packed - leaves and stems)
  • 1/3 cup lime juice (See Note 1)
  • 1 onion trimmed
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapeño rings
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a food processor add the cilantro, quartered onion, juiced limes, garlic, oil, jalapeños, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  2. Preheat grill to 350-400°F.
  3. Pour this mixture into a Ziploc bag or container that can seal and add the skirt steak pieces. Seal and let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  4. Clean grill and oil. Grill 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare. 5-6 minutes per side for medium. Allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing AGAINST the grain.

Notes

  • I use Mexican limes, which are typically thin skinned, slightly yellow and extra juicy. They are sometimes called Key Lime and have a higher acidity. Feel free to use regular limes if unavailable.

Nutrition Information

Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 459mg (19%) Potassium 395mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 224IU (4%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228

% Daily Value*

Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 459mg 19%
Potassium 395mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 224IU 4%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.