Best Chili Rubbed Skirt Steak Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN CHILI-RUBBED SKIRT STEAK



Southwestern Chili-Rubbed Skirt Steak image

Traditionally used for fajitas, this skirt steak is also delicious with a spice rub such as this.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds skirt steak
2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for grates

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle mixture over steak; drizzle with oil. Let stand, turning to coat evenly with oil halfway through, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. Place steak on grill (fold thin end over so steak is an even thickness); cover. Cook, turning once, until meat is desired doneness, 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 g

CHILI-RUBBED SKIRT STEAK



Chili-Rubbed Skirt Steak image

Skirt steak is the perfect steak for fajitas and is also delicious on its own or coated with a spice rub. Thinly slice it on the diagonal before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 1/2 to 3 pound beef skirt steak, cut into 8 even pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat broiler with rack 4 inches from heat. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, coriander, sugar, oregano, 1 tablespoon coarse salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Coat steaks evenly on both sides with oil, then spice mixture, patting to adhere.
  • Place half the steaks on a rimmed baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil, without turning, until medium-rare, 5 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness. Transfer to a large platter, and cover with aluminum foil; let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile, broil remaining steaks; transfer to a large plate, let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate to use later for Steak Sandwich with Peppers.
  • Remove foil and divide steaks among four serving plates. Drizzle with any accumulated juices, and serve with Romaine-Heart Salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 g, Fat 22 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

CHILI-RUBBED SKIRT STEAK TACOS



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This flavorful steak taco recipe from actress Eva Longoria's book "Eva's Kitchen" makes an authentic Mexican entree or appetizer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

Canola oil, for grilling
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 pounds skirt steak
Coarse salt
12 homemade or store-bought Homemade Corn Tortillas
Chunky Guacamole with Serrano Peppers

Steps:

  • Lightly oil a grill pan and preheat over medium-high heat.
  • Rub chili powder on both sides of steak and season generously with salt. Place steak on grill pan and cook, turning once, about 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Heat a comal or cast-iron griddle over medium heat. Heat tortillas on comal, 1 or 2 at a time. Transfer to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm while you warm remaining tortillas.
  • Holding a sharp knife at a 45-degree angle, cut steak across the grain into thin strips. Place a warmed tortilla on work surface; top with 2 or 3 strips of steak and a generous spoonful of guacamole. Repeat process with remaining steak, tortillas, and guacamole; serve.

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