Orange Chipotle Skirt Steaks Recipe

Name: Orange Chipotle Skirt Steaks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs skirt steaks, cut into 4 - 6-inch pieces; 2 medium oranges, divided; 2 cups chopped tomatillos (4 - 5 small to medium); ½ cup chopped red onion; 2 -3 teaspoons minced chipotle chiles in adobo; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 medium orange, juice of; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs skirt steaks, cut into 4 - 6-inch pieces
2 medium oranges, divided
2 cups chopped tomatillos (4 - 5 small to medium)
½ cup chopped red onion
2 -3 teaspoons minced chipotle chiles in adobo
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 medium orange, juice of
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl.
2
Place beef steaks in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat.
3
Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
4
Grate 1/2 teaspoon peel from 1 orange.
5
Cut this orange and half of remaining orange into segments.
6
Chop segments into 1/2-inch pieces.
7
Combine orange peel and segments, tomatillos, onion, chipotle peppers, cumin and salt in medium bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
8
Cut remaining 1/2 orange into wedges; reserve for garnish.
9
Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade and season with salt, if desired.
10
Place steaks on oiled grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
11
Grill, covered, 7 to 12 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 8 to 12 minutes) for medium rare (145F) to medium (160F) doneness, turning occasionally.
12
Carve steaks diagonally across the grain into thin slices; season with salt, as desired.
13
Serve with tomatillo salsa.
14
Garnish with reserved orange wedges.

180

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs skirt steaks, cut into 4 - 6-inch pieces, 2 medium oranges, divided, 2 cups chopped tomatillos (4 - 5 small to medium), ½ cup chopped red onion, and more.

Yes, Orange Chipotle Skirt Steaks falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Orange Chipotle Skirt Steaks

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