GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH SMOKY EGGPLANT CHUTNEY

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This crusty, succulent steak is flavored with a powerful mixture of coriander, cumin, mustard seed, chile powder and cinnamon. Take care not to overcook the meat; rare to medium rare guarantees tender beef. For even more flavor, serve the steak with a smoky eggplant chutney, which comes together quickly.

Provided by John Willoughby And Chris Schlesinger

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon cracked coriander seed
1 tablespoon cracked cumin seed
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon chile powder
1 teaspoon crushed cinnamon stick
Kosher salt to taste
2 pounds skirt steak, cut into four 8-ounce portions
Smoky eggplant chutney (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Build a fire in your grill; when the coals are covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium-hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the coals for 3 to 4 seconds) you are ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn all burners to high, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes, then turn burners to medium-high.)
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the coriander, cumin, mustard, chile powder and cinnamon and cook, stirring, until the spices just begin to darken and you can smell their aromas strongly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • When the spice mixture has cooled slightly, sprinkle the steak generously with salt, then rub all over with the mixture, pressing gently so it adheres.
  • Put the steak on the grill directly over the heat and cook for 4 to 5 minutes a side for medium-rare. Remove from heat, slice thinly against the grain and serve, accompanied by smoky eggplant chutney if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 531, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 568 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 2 grams

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