A skirt steak is one of my favorite steaks because it is so flavorful and easy to cook. In my opinion, it is the perfect steak to cook if you are intimidated by cooking steak at home because it is so hard to mess up.

A skirt steak is a long, thin, and flavorful cut of beef that comes from the plate section of the cow, located near the belly. It has a distinctively coarse grain and is known for its rich, beefy flavor. While not as tender as some other cuts, skirt steak is prized for its intense flavor and is often used in dishes like fajitas, stir fry, on top of salads. Because it isn’t as tender, a marination is perfect for this cut of steak.

Key Ingredients and Substitutions:

  • Skirt Steak – If you can’t find skirt steak, you can substitute with hanger or flank steak.
  • Fresh Lemon Juice – For the love of god do not use jarred lemon juice! Fresh squeezed only. You can also use orange juice or lime juice here.
  • Dijon Mustard – Dijon is the best, but any mustard works here.
  • Garlic – Minced garlic is best for this, or grated! In a pinch, use garlic powder.
  • Maple Syrup – I like this for subtle sweetness, but you can also use honey or normal sugar.
  • Dried Italian Seasoning – This is totally a personal preference, any dried herb here works.
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  • SERVINGS:  2
  • PREP TIME: 10 Mins
  • COOK TIME: 20 Mins
  • TOTAL TIME: 30 Min

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb skirt steak
  • salt and pepepr
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil for searing

Preparation:

STEP 1.

Season the steak with salt and pepper and place in a ziploc bag.

STEP 2.

In a bowl, mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, 1/2 tsp salt, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Add the the bag and marinate for 3 to 12 hours in the fridge.

STEP 3.

Remove the steak from the bag and pat dry with paper towels.

STEP 4.

In a stainless steel pan over high heat, add the avocado oil. Once hot, add the steak and sear on both sides until golden brown, around 2-3 minutes per side. Once the internal temp reaches 120*F, remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes.

STEP 5.

Slice against the grain and serve.

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