30 Flavorful Skirt Steak Recipes to Grill All Summer Long
When you think about a crave-worthy steak dinner, do you immediately gravitate towards expensive cuts of beef, such as ribeye or filet mignon? There's no doubt those are tender and delicious, but they are also extremely pricey, especially in this economy. Skirt steak is the next best piece of steak and honestly? Maybe better. Skirt is tender and flavorful, and cooks in mere minutes and these 30 best skirt steak recipes prove you can serve it so many different ways.
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What Is Skirt Steak?
Similar in appearance to flank steak, skirt steak is a long and thin cut of beef that comes from just under the ribs.
Is Skirt Steak the Same as Flank Steak?
No. While they do look similar and the cooking method is the same, flank steak is a bit thicker and wider than a skirt steak. The flank steak comes from the flank of a cow, below the area where the skirt comes from. Skirt steak has a bit more fat to it, making it a little more flavorful than a flank steak.
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How To Cook Skirt Steak
Skirt steak does very well with quick hot heat such as grilling or a searing hot pan. However, don't limit yourself to those preparations. There are many delicious recipes for skirt steak in a slow cooker, air fryer, oven and even Instant Pot!
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How To Cut Skirt Steak
Skirt steak should be sliced across/against the grain. Cutting across the grain ensures a more tender chew to your steak.
Best Skirt Steak Recipes
Skirt steak does really well in fajitas, tacos and simply grilled, with an easy sauce such as a fresh chimichurri.
Because of the rising cost of beef, skirt steak has been incorporated into some less traditional recipes too. Take a browse through these easy skirt steak recipes for some tasty and affordable dinner ideas.
Christina Holmes
Get the recipe: Fire-Licked Skirt Steak
Con Poulos
Get the recipe: Easy Beef Satay
Mark Thomas
Get the recipe: Fab Fajitas
Alison Ashton
Get the recipe: Gordon Ramsay's Steak With Chimichurri
Mark Boughton Photography
Get the recipe: Sizzlin' Steak Kebabs With Avocado Salsa Verde
Guy Fieri
Get the recipe: Gaucho Steak With Four-Herb Chimichurri
Parade
Get the recipe: Steak And Egg Salad
Jennifer Farley
Get the recipe: Grilled Skirt Steak Salad With Tahini Dressing
Mark Boughton
Get the recipe: Cheesy Steak And Shrimp Vampiro Tacos
Scattered Thoughts Of A Crafty Mom
Get the recipe: Teriyaki Beef And Broccoli Udon Noodles
Parade
Get the recipe: Grilled Oregano Steak
Foody Schmoody Blog
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Caesar Steak Sandwiches
Foody Schmoody Blog
Get the recipe: Steak Fajita Pasta
Foody Schmoody Blog
Get the recipe: Grilled Steak Fajitas
Saving You Dinero
Get the recipe: Mexican Street Tacos
Smoked Meat Sunday
Get the recipe: Smoked Skirt Steak Skewers
Like Hot Keto
Get the recipe: Fajita Stuffed Baby Peppers
The Suburban Soapbox
Get the recipe: Lightened Up Beef Stroganoff
Momma Fit Lyndsey
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Carne Asada
A Taste For Travel
Get the recipe: Guatemalan Shredded Beef Stew
Casual Foodist
Get the recipe: Grilled Skirt Steak With Avocado Crema
The Suburban Soapbox
Get the recipe: Easy Beef Stir Fry With Rice Noodles
Cooked By Julie
Get the recipe: Churrasco With Chimichurri
Mama Maggie's Kitchen
Get the recipe: Carne Asada Fries
Mama Maggie's Kitchen
Get the recipe: California Burrito
Erica's Recipes
Get the recipe: Bistro Garlic Butter Skirt Steak With Mushrooms
This Mama Cooks
Get the recipe: Authentic Carne Asada
Peter's Food Adventures
Get the recipe: Australian Meat Pie
Homebody Easts
Get the recipe: Grilled Asian Marinated Skirt Steak
Cooked By Julie
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Skirt Steak
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