Quick and easy to cook, skirt steak is packed with flavor.
Often times a hunky piece of ribeye or filet catches your attention at the market.
However, there are other options for tender, flavorful, and more affordable cuts that are often overlooked.
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Skirt steak can be simply seasoned or marinated for extra gustoits often used tomake fajitas.
What Is Skirt Steak?
Skirt steak is a thin, long cut with visible grain.
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It comes from the short plate or diaphragm area of the steer, just under the rib section.
There are actually two typesthe outside and the inside skirt steak.
If the butcher is available, I recommend asking about the location of the cut.
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Whats the Difference Between Skirt Steak and Flank Steak?
It has a less intense beefy flavor compared to the skirt and it is noticeably thicker.
What Is the Best Way to Cook Skirt Steak?
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Skirt steak is best seared in a hot pan.
A cast iron skillet or a sizzling grill are my top picks.
Here are some more tips for cooking the best skirt steak!
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What’s the Best Way to Slice Skirt Steak?
ensure to slice the skirt steak across the grain in thin pieces, about 1/4-inch thick.
I like to hold my knife at a 45-degree angle to create a bias cut.
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Should You Marinate Skirt Steak?
Marinating the steak can add interesting flavors and aromas to the meat.
Skirt steak has a unique accordion-like structure of coarse muscle fibers that provide increased surface area.
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That means more flavor can be captured, giving the meat a tasty boost.
No more than 30 minutes is needed for marinating time so that the taste does not overpower the beef.
Instead, serve with some additional sauce for dipping or topping.
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confirm to dry the meat after marinating and before cooking.
Need Some Flavor Ideas?
The robust flavors of skirt steak can handle some hearty dry rubs or marinades.
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Try creating a customized blend or use this recipe forsteak dry ruborsteak seasoning.
How Do You Serve Skirt Steak?
Skirt steak can be served as a main dish withroasted potatoesor grilled vegetables.
My sauce of choice is a tangy avocadochimichurri.
Slice it up for fajitas with sauteed peppers and onions.
Chop it up to make quesadillas or nachos.
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How to Cook Skirt Steak
Open your windows or turn on your vents if you have them.
Searing a steak this way can make a lot of smoke.
This will allow them to fit better in the pan and make them easier to slice later.
Thoroughly pat steaks dry with paper towels on each side.
The surface should be very dry to help brown the surface of the meat.
Generously season each side of the steaks with salt and pepper.
Heat a large 12-inch cast iron skillet over high heat for 3 minutes.
Once hot, add the olive oil.
Flip and cook another 2 to 4 minutes.
For medium rare doneness, cook steak until it reaches an internal temperature of 130F.
Work in 2 batches if needed.
Transfer skirt steak to a serving plate.
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