Charred and Juicy Marinated Skirt Steak
Charred and Juicy Marinated Skirt Steak is the perfect dish to elevate your grilling game. This recipe combines a rich marinade with a quick cooking method, producing a tender and flavorful steak that will impress your family and friends. Ideal for summer barbecues or casual weeknight dinners, this dish comes together effortlessly and pairs beautifully with seasonal vegetables or fresh salads. The marinating process infuses the beef with aromatic herbs and spices, ensuring each bite is packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole skirt steak (1.5–2 pounds)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- â…“ cup olive oil (or avocado oil)
- ¼ cup apple vinegar (or apple juice vinegar)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Trim the skirt steak of excess fat and pat dry.
- Season with kosher salt and place in a resealable bag.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, apple vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
- Pour the marinade over the steak in the bag and seal tightly.
- Massage gently to coat the steak evenly; refrigerate for at least 2 hours (up to 12 for best results).
- Preheat grill or skillet on high heat.
- Remove steak from marinade, pat dry, and sprinkle with ground pepper.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 ounces cooked skirt steak
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg