Spicy Skirt Steak Recipe

Name: Spicy Skirt Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 or 2 skirt steaks (1 to 1 1/2 pounds total); 2 sprigs of fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 canned chipotle chili pepper plus 1 teaspoon of the juice; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; Salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1 or 2 skirt steaks (1 to 1 1/2 pounds total)
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 canned chipotle chili pepper plus 1 teaspoon of the juice
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Salt, to taste

1
Pat the steak or steaks dry; cut in half crosswise, and place in a nonreactive dish or gallon-size Ziploc plastic bag.
2
Combine the thyme, sherry, vinegar, lemon juice, cumin, chili powder, chipotle pepper and juice, wine, and oil in a blender or food processor and blend to puree.
3
Pour over the steak and cover the pan or seal the bag.
4
Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
5
Remove the steak from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature.
6
Preheat the broiler or prepare coals for grilling.
7
Broil or grill the steak until seared and nicely browned on one side, about 3 minutes.
8
Turn and cook for 2 1/2 minutes more for medium-rare or 3 minutes for medium.
9
Transfer the steak to a cutting board, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
10
Cut the meat on the bias across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
11
The meat will look rarer than it is.
12
Sprinkle with salt before serving.

215

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 or 2 skirt steaks (1 to 1 1/2 pounds total), 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon dry sherry, 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Skirt Steak falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Spicy Skirt Steak

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