Marinated Skirt Steak

Directions

1. 1
   Note: Ideally, the beef should marinate for 4-24 hours, but itll definitely work if you only have 30 minutes.
2. 2
   Trim skirt steak of excess fat or silver skin.
3. 3
   Cut steaks, in the direction of the grain, into approximately 4-inch wide pieces and place in a gallon-size zip top bag.
4. 4
   Make the marinade by processing the remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor.
5. 5
   Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade to serve as a sauce.
6. 6
   Pour remaining marinade over steaks in the zip top bag.
7. 7
   Seal bag well and knead to make sure the marinade reaches all surfaces of the meat.
8. 8
   Chill for 4 to 24 hours (tossing every few hours).
9. 9
   Chill the reserved 2 tablespoons of marinade separately.
10. 10
    Remove steaks from marinade and dry with paper towels.
11. 11
    Preheat grill (or cast iron pan on the stove top) to medium-high heat.
12. 12
    Cook steak for 2-4 minutes per side.
13. 13
    Remove steak to a clean plate.
14. 14
    Allow steak to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain.
15. 15
    Toss with reserved marinade and serve.
16. 16
    Note: If cooking on the stove top, remove steaks and deglaze pan with 1/4 cup water and reserved marinade; cook until mixture reduces by half, then pour over sliced steaks and serve.