Grilled Asian Skirt Steak
This slightly sweet and extremely flavorful skirt steak makes use of an onion blended into the marinade for added tenderness and flavor. As a skirt steak can be a tougher cut of meat, it's crucial to slice the meat across the grain before serving.
PREP TIME
4 hours / 0 mins
COOK TIME
10 minutes
Ingredients
1 2-pound skirt steak
For the marinade:
1 small yellow or white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or unseasoned rice wine vinegar
1" piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Freshly chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
For the marinade:
1 small yellow or white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or unseasoned rice wine vinegar
1" piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Freshly chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Directions
Make the marinade: Add all marinade ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse until mostly smooth.
Place skirt steak in a glass baking dish and pour marinade of the top. With your (clean) hands, rub the marinade all over the steak. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high. Remove steak from the refrigerator while the grill is preheating and let rest on the counter.
Grill the steak for 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing across the grain. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro and serve.
Place skirt steak in a glass baking dish and pour marinade of the top. With your (clean) hands, rub the marinade all over the steak. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high. Remove steak from the refrigerator while the grill is preheating and let rest on the counter.
Grill the steak for 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing across the grain. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro and serve.
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