Skirt Steak Recipe
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I’d like to introduce you to my favorite cut of beef. Maybe you’ve already met. If not, meet Skirt Steak, butter in meat form. Rich and full of flavor, if you’ve never had Skirt Steak, I urge you to try some soon.
Skirt Steak isn’t the cheapest cut of meat, but as rich and satisfying as it is, you don’t really need as much. You can spend bunches on all cuts of meat to totally be disappointed, but we’ve yet to meet a piece of skirt steak we didn’t like. Plus as simple and quick as it is to prepare you’ll have a drool worthy meal on the table quicker than one of those fancy steak restaurants, and not have to wait in line.
Sometimes we prepare skirt steak with a marinade to give it some extra flavor. If you want to keep things simple, it’s not necessary. That’s up to you. A marinade recipe is listed below, but feel free to mix it up, adding different flavor combos.
Our favorite way to cook Skirt Steak is in an iron skillet. A few minutes each side, in a hot skillet to get a good sear is perfection in my book.
Of course, we like it medium rare, so cook a little more if needed.
Enjoy alongside your favorite side dish. A simple green salad or some baked beans would be a perfect match.
Happy Cooking!
Skirt Steak
I'd like to introduce you to my favorite cut of beef. Maybe you've already met. If not, meet Skirt Steak, butter in meat form. Rich and full of flavor, if you've never had Skirt Steak, I urge you to try some soon.
Ingredients
- 1 pound skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
Instructions
- If using marinade, mix all ingredients together in a zip top bag, add skirt steak, coat well and marinate refrigerated until ready to cook. Marinate for at least 30 minutes if time allows.
- In an iron skillet over medium-medium high heat place the skirt steak. Slightly press down to create sear. For medium rare, cook for 3 minutes. Flip steak and cook for an additional 3 minutes. If more done steak is desired cook for longer.
- Let steak rest about 10 minutes, then cut thin slices against the grain.
I’m one of the sad people who have never had skirt steak. I look for it at the grocery store all the time, but can never find it. I never think to look for it when I’m at the butcher shop! Ha! I’ll have to remember now…you make it sound amazing!
I found Skirt steak at Aldi’s. Appears to be a regular item.
I had skirt steak tonight for dinner! SO delicious, it’s such a great cut you’re right. I’m going to try your recipe next time.
What’s the average price per pound of skirt steak?
about $4.00-$5.99 in CA
I just pd 8.42 in western NC
8.99 at Costco in Dallas, TX.
In San Diego, Ca., avg. price is $9.50-$10.50 per pound. Just paid $9.50 at Costco. Don’t know where Eunice shops, but not in MY California!
$12.99 lb Whole (pay check) Foods Boca Raton, Fl
I found it for the first time at Sams Club in Buffalo, NY, It was $5.50/lb marked down. Regular price is $6.99/lb. I will try it today with this recipe.
Depends if you get prime or choice. Prime could prob be like 8-9 a pound and choice at like 6ish
Just bought it at shop rite 4.99 a pound first time cant wait to have it here in new jersey
$7.79 per lb at Aldis in WNY.
I just bought a skirt steak at Aldi for $7.49 lb.
Yummy – does skirt steak go by a different name by any chance? We get all kinds of beef from Nick’s parents and I don’t think we’ve ever had something called Skirt Steak.
Hey Kristen!
Not that I know of. I know it sometimes may be interchanged with flank steak but it is NOT the same thing. Hope you find some! It’s worth the search.
~ Amy
Hispanics refer to it as ” Arracharra” You see it a lot on weekends.
In Latin countries it’s known as churrasco
Skirt steak or Ranchera used by Hispanics for carne asada
Carne Asada is a different cut of meat than the Arrachera. FYI I cook both they are not the same cut. But Skirt steak is Arrachera that is true.
Sometimes called hanger steak.
Skirt steak is also call Romanian Tenderloin.
Skirt Steak is also known as Romanian Tenderloin
My “Cook’s Illustrated Meat Book” lists alternate names as Philadelphia steak and Fajita steak.
In houston, tx it is fajita
i adore skirt steak…it’s probably one of my favorites too! so flavorful and it’s PERFECT with any seasoning…although i love it with just salt and a little pepper 😉
looks awesome!
Love the marinade, Amy. It’s funny – skirt steak actually used to be one of the cheapest cuts of meat until the rise of Mexican food as a cuisine. When the fajita gained popularity, so did the cut. It’s one of my favorites too. I adore all the beautiful flavor running through it, and I love love love putting it in a taco. Beautiful photos, doll!
Just like chicken wings used to be cheap. When I was a kid a 50 bucket wing would be about $7-8 dollars , now it’s about $40
I live in the Buffalo area where chicken wings originated. When originated wings were 5 cents/wing. Not at local bars they are about 50 cents/wing. They are so easy to make at home.
Love skirt steak! They don’t carry it at my regular grocery store but I love to pick it up when I venture to Whole Foods.
We love skirt steak! We’ll have to give your recipe a try!
We feel the same way about skirt steak!! Love the marinade too…
also, could your pictures be any more gorgeous..sheesh!
This steak has the PERFECT caramelized outside. I could dive right in!
Great photos, like always:)
Gorgeous, Amy. This looks so good.
We love skirt steak, too. I mostly use it for fajitas, but you’re so right that it’s fabulous marinated like this and served on its own.
I love skirt steak although we don’t buy red meat much. The best marinade I’ve had it with churrasco (Spanish name for skirt steak) is a lovely concoction called chimichurri. So amazing!! http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chimichurri-Sauce-107159
I am sad to say I too have never had skirt steak. But, these pictures are unbelievably tantalizing. And the marinade is marvelously versatile. I am thinking skirt steak will be making into my home sometime soon..:)
Oh my gosh, can you make a skirt steak look any better?! If I were eating a steak this would have been my dinner tonight you make it looks so simple and SEXY 🙂
AKA fajitas. Inside skirt steak is the best, more tender then regular skirt steak. HEB in Texas has it on sale sometimes for $4.99 a pound in 5 pound bags.
I am a loyal fan of the skirt steak. I put it in green salad, in quesedillas, and straight into my mouth.
yep . . . that right there is true love on a plate . . . perfectly cooked (in my humble opinion) w/just enough pink to let you know it’s juicy and delicious! beautiful pics!
Love the flavor combinations in the marinade. I’ve never actually picked this cut up myself but I’ll definitely be looking out for it from now on. Thanks for sharing. Your photos look awesome.
Yum! I bet that would be great with a mojito!!!