Description
Mexican skirt steak marinade delivers bold southwestern flavors that dance across your palate with zesty lime, smoky chipotle, and robust garlic. Grilling transforms tender meat into a culinary journey that excites your senses and promises a delicious dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 1/2 pounds (680 grams) skirt steak
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by vigorously blending tangy vinegars, savory soy sauce, minced garlic, aromatic seasonings, and rich oil until thoroughly combined.
- Immerse the skirt steak completely in the prepared marinade within a sealed plastic bag, allowing the flavors to penetrate for 30 minutes to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Remove steak from marinade and pat dry with paper towels to ensure proper caramelization during cooking.
- Heat grill or cast-iron skillet to medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface around 400-450°F.
- Cook steak for 6-8 minutes per side, aiming for a beautiful golden-brown exterior while maintaining desired internal doneness.
- Transfer cooked steak to a cutting board and let it rest undisturbed for 10 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Slice the steak against the grain into thin, elegant strips to maximize tenderness and ensure optimal flavor in every bite.
Notes
- Maximize flavor absorption by scoring the meat’s surface lightly before marinating, allowing deeper penetration of seasonings.
- Choose olive oil or avocado oil for healthier marinade base that adds richness and helps tenderize the skirt steak.
- Keep marinating time under 2 hours to prevent meat from becoming mushy; acidic ingredients can break down protein structure if left too long.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain similar umami depth without wheat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg