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Marinated Skirt Steak

The best skirt steak recipe with a delicious skirt steak marinade and chimichurri sauce. Grill or pean-sear skirt steak for an incredibly tender and flavorful meat.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 27 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 251 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ to 2 lbs skirt steak
  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil
  • ¼ cup liquid aminos
  • 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp fish sauce or Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • chimichurri sauce

Instructions

Marinate the Steak:
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  1. Add all of the ingredients for the skirt steak marinade to a small bowl or blender and whisk or blend until combined. 
  2. Transfer the raw skirt steak to a large 1-gallon zip lock bag along with the marinade. Seal the bag then swish everything together until the steak is well-coated with marinade.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, up to 48 hours. This may seem like a long period of time, but trust me, it’s worth it. The longer the beef marinates, the more tender it will become and the more flavor that will be injected into the meat.
  4. Before cooking, remove the skirt steak from the marinade and allow any excess marinade to drip off.
For Grilling:
  1. Heat up your charcoal or gas grill until it is very hot (400 to 500 degrees). Place the skirt steak over direct heat and grill for 6 minutes per side for medium-rare steak or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
For Skillet:
  1. Heat a large cast iron skillet (you will need a 12-inch skillet to fit a 1.5 to 2 pound skirt steak) over high heat and add enough avocado oil or olive oil to generously coat the surface. Allow the skillet to heat up until it is sizzling hot. Carefully place the steak on the hot skillet and sear for 6 minutes per side for medium-rare steak or 8 minutes per side for medium steak (or to your desired level of doneness).
Let the Steak Rest:
  1. Transfer the cooked steak to a cutting board and allow it to rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Use a sharp knife to slice against the grain of the meat.

Notes

  • Store any leftover skirt steak in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Rare: 115 - 120 degrees F
  • Medium Rare: 125 - 130 degrees F
  • Medium: 135 - 140 degrees F
  • Medium Well: 145 - 150 degrees F
  • Well Done: 150 -1 55 degrees F

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 6) Calories 251kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 17g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 6)
Calories 251kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 17g 26%

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

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