Grill
Skirt Steak Tacos
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Skirt Steak
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper
- Corn tortillas, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, diced onion, lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
Combine garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Coat skirt steak and marinate 30 minutes minimum.
- 2
Get your grill or cast iron screaming hot. Skirt steak needs high heat and speed.
- 3
Grill 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Do not overcook — skirt steak gets tough fast.
- 4
Rest 5 minutes. This is critical. Then slice thin against the grain at a 45-degree angle.
- 5
Serve immediately on warm tortillas with cilantro, onion, and lime.
Butcher's Tip
Skirt steak has a very pronounced grain. Slice against it or the texture will be chewy. Look for the lines and cut perpendicular to them.
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Skirt Steak
