Bistec A La Criolla Colombian Style Skirt Steak In Sauce Recipes

SKIRT STEAK WITH CHERMOULA

Steps:

• Toast the coriander and cumin seeds in a small pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Put the seeds in a blender along with the olive oil, cilantro, parsley, mint, paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic, lemon zest and juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth. Remove half of the chermoula to a bowl and set aside.
• Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper and place in a resealable plastic bag. Pour in the remaining half of the chermoula. Seal the bag and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Preheat a grill to medium high.
• Grill the steak, turning once, until charred and cooked to medium rare, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice the steak across the grain. Serve with the reserved chermoula.

SKIRT STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, combine the olive oil, sherry vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic and shallots. Pulse until well blended but do not puree. Add 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the crushed red pepper. Remove 1 cup of the chimichurri sauce from the processor and transfer to a non-reactive bowl, cover with plastic wrap and reserve at room temperature for up to 6 hours. (If cooking steak another day, refrigerate sauce and return to room temperature before serving.)
• Season the steak with 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt on each side, as well as 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper per side and place in a large, resealable plastic bag. Add the remaining chimichurri sauce from the processor. Seal bag and refrigerate the steak for at least 2 and up to 4 hours.
• Preheat a grill to medium heat.
• Once the steak has finished marinating, remove it from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Brush the excess chimichurri sauce off the steak and set the steak over the hot grill. Cook for 6 minutes on the first side. Rotate the steak 45 degrees, and cook another 6 minutes. Turn the steak over and continue to cook until the steak is done, about 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. Once cooked, lay the steak on a clean cutting board, and allow it to rest for 5 to 7 minutes before slicing across the grain into 2-inch wide strips. Serve with crusty bread and the reserved chimichurri sauce.

BISTEC A LA CRIOLLA (COLOMBIAN -STYLE CREOLE STEAK)

Steps:

• Place the steaks between sheets of wax paper, then pound until each steak is about 1/2 inch thick.
• Place the pounded steaks in a zip lock plastic bag. Add the mustard, cumin, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. Be sure the steaks are evenly covered.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Place the steaks into the skillet and cook for 3 minutes per side. Add the hogao, cover and cook for 7 minutes more.

BISTEC A LA CRIOLLA ( COLOMBIAN STYLE SKIRT STEAK IN SAUCE)

Steps:

• Place steaks between wax paper and pound with a mallet to 1/4 inch thickness; set aside.
• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine oil, mustard, cumin, garlic, cilantro, and salt and pepper; add steaks, seal (squeezing out as much air as possible), and work marinade over all sides of the meat.
• Refrigerate to marinate at least one hour, up to overnight.
• Meanwhile, prepare the hogao; heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat, add tomatoes, green onions, garlic, ground cumin and cook until tomatoes soften, about 15 or 20 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low and add in salt and pepper to taste and cilantro, cook until tomatoes break down, about 10 minutes more; remove from heat.
• Heat a large skillet, over medium heat; add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
• Place steaks into skillet and cook 3 minutes per side.
• Add 1 1/2 cups hogao, cover and cook for 7 minutes more; serve.

TENDER JUICY SKIRT STEAK (CHURRASCO)

Steps:

• Whisk garlic, balsamic vinegar, grill seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add steak and toss to evenly coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling; add meat. Cook uncovered until liquids have drained from the steak, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cover.
• Cook steak for 15 minutes; uncover and flip. Add water to the skillet as needed to keep steak moist. Continue cooking until slightly firm, hot, and lightly pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Transfer meat to serving plate; reserve liquid in the skillet.
• Place onion in the skillet with reserved liquids; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add mushrooms. Cook and stir until mushrooms are warmed through, about 5 minutes. Pour onion mixture over steak.

GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK (COLOMBIAN CHURRASCO)

Steps:

• Prepare the chimichurri. Combine the parsley and garlic in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and process to make a thick sauce. Correct the seasoning, adding salt, pepper, or vinegar as necessary; the mixture should be highly seasoned. Place half the chimichurri in a bowl or crock for serving; pour the remainder over the meat. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes, turning several times.
• Preheat the grill to high (or broiler).
• When ready to cook, oil the grill grate. Drain the beef and place it on the hot grate. Grill, turning with tongs, until cooked to taste, about 10 minutes per side for medium-rare. Serve with the remaining chimichurri sauce.
• it is normally served on a wooden cutting board. I cut it like london broil in thin slices across the grain.