Chipotle Marinated Skirt Steak Recipes

CHIPOTLE-MARINATED SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• Mix onion, chipotle chiles, garlic, cumin, salt, chili powder, paprika and olive oil in a large bowl or ziploc bag.
• Add steak and coat completely and evenly.
• Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Preheat grill to high heat.
• Cook steak over high heat, until nicely browned and cooked to your desired doneness. (about 6 minutes for rare; 8 minutes for medium-rare).
• Remove from grill and place on cutting board; loosely tent with foil.
• Let rest 10 minutes.
• Squeeze juice of fresh lime over steak, if desired.
• Slice into thin strips, across grain.
• Serve.
• If making fajitas, grill some onions & peppers along with the steaks. Add other garnishes as desired, such as avocado slices and tomatoes.
• For tacos you may want to add lettuce, cheese & salsa.
• These make delicious sandwiches served on crusty rolls with grilled onions, mushrooms & peppers; topped with melted swiss or jack cheese.

CHIPOTLE SKIRT STEAK WITH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine the orange juice, adobo and 1/2 teaspoon each cumin and coriander in a shallow dish. Add the steak and turn to coat. Set aside to marinate, 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the butter with the orange zest, chopped chipotle, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt; refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Crimp the edges of a 24-inch-long piece of foil to create a rimmed tray; set aside. Place the green beans in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon water; cover with plastic wrap and microwave until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and return to the bowl; add the red onion, olive oil, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon each cumin and coriander and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spread the vegetables on the foil tray.
• Transfer the tray to the grill and cook, tossing the vegetables occasionally, until they are tender and lightly charred, about 10 minutes. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare; transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
• Top the steak with the chipotle butter. Season the vegetables with salt and top with parsley. Serve with the steak.

GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH CHIPOTLE CHERRY BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• For the rub: In a small bowl, add the garlic, chile powder, salt, and cumin. Rub the spice mixture over the entire skirt steak and let sit for 25 to 30 minutes in a dish or a re-sealable bag. For the sauce: Meanwhile, in a medium sized saucepan, melt the butter and saute the onion until fragrant and translucent. Deglaze with beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the remaining ingredients and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat until sauce has thickened. For the steak: Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Place the steak on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Pull off the grill and glaze with BBQ sauce before resting for 5 minutes. Slice skirt steak against the grain and serve with extra BBQ sauce. Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 810; Total Fat 26 g (Sat 11 g, Trans 1 g); Cholesterol 135 mg; Sodium 3920 mg; Total Carbohydrates 107 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Sugars 89 g; Protein 42 g, Vitamin A 2810 IU; Vitamin C 14 mg; Calcium 129 mg; Iron 6.53 mg; Vitamin D 9.38 IU; Folate 37 mcg % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 60%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 15%; Iron 35% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. **Nutrition analysis calculated using beef, inside skirt steak, trimmed to 0" fat; nutrition analysis calculated using 1 (15 oz.) can sweet cherries, canned with heavy syrup and drained; Chipotle en abodo replace by chile pepper, jalapeno, canned and sauce, adobo fresco for analysis.

SKIRT STEAK WITH CHIPOTLE SPICE RUB

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash the peppers with their sauce. Mix in the lime juice, cumin, coriander and pepper. Rub all over the steaks and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Allow steaks to rest out of the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Preheat the broiler. Season the steaks all over with salt. Broil the steaks to desired doneness, about 3 minutes on each side for rare. (Time will depend on strength of broiler.)

MARINATED FLANK STEAK WITH CHIPOTLE MARINADE

Steps:

• Score the flank steak on both sides to tenderize the meat.
• For the marinade, combine the oil, lime juice, garlic and cumin.
• Add the marinade to the meat. Marinate steak in this mixture for up to 2 days.
• For the glaze, mix the honey, mustard, hoisin, lime juice, chipotles and garlic in bowl. Set aside. (can make ahead of time).
• Grill steak, basting with glaze until done. Let steak sit for 5 minutes.
• Slice steak against the grain.

3-INGREDIENT CHIPOTLE-LIME GRILLED STEAK

Steps:

• Blend chile, adobo sauce, 1 tsp. lime zest, lime juice, oil, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper in a blender until smooth. Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag, pour marinade over, and toss to coat. Marinate, tossing occasionally, at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or chill overnight.
• If chilled, let steak sit at room temperature 30 minutes. Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Grill steak until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of steak registers 120-125°F for medium-rare, 2-3 minutes per side for skirt; 3-4 minutes per side for flank. Let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain (to make slicing easier for skirt steak, cut into 5-6" segments, then slice against the grain).
• Transfer to a platter and top with remaining 1/2 tsp. lime zest; season with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges alongside.