Chili Lime Cumin Beef Skirt Steak Skewers Recipe Mexicanfoodcom Recipes

CHILI-LIME-CUMIN BEEF SKIRT STEAK SKEWERS

Steps:

• Cut beef steak crosswise into three equal pieces.
• Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl.
• Place beef and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn beef to coat.
• Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator for one hour.
• Soak twelve 9-inch bamboo skewers in water for one hour; drain.
• Meanwhile, combine tomatillos,Anaheim peppers and onion wedges in medium bowl.
• Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.
• Set aside.
• Alternately thread vegetables evenly onto six skewers.
• Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade.
• Insert remaining skewers into beef pieces in the same direction as the grain (two skewers apiece).
• Place beef on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
• Grill, uncovered, 10 to 13 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.
• Place vegetable skewers on grid around beef.
• Grill uncovered, 6 to 8 minutes or until tender, turning once.
• Cut beef between skewers to make individual servings.
• Season beef and vegetable skewers with salt and pepper as desired.
• Serve with Red Pepper-Mango Salsa or Chipotle Cream.

LIME-SOAKED, CUMIN-CRUSTED SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• Place the steak in a shallow dish and pour the lime juice over it. Cover the dish and let it stand in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Light up a fire in your grill.
• In a small bowl, combine all the rub ingredients and mix well. Remove the steak from the marinade, pat dry with paper towels, and rub it all over with the spice rub, pressing gently to be sure it sticks.
• When the fire has died down and the coals are hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches from the grill surface for 1 to 2 seconds), place the steak on the grill and cook until well-seared on one side, about 4 minutes. Turn and continue to cook to the desired doneness, about 4 minutes more for rare. To check for doneness: Make a 1/4-inch cut in the thickest part of the meat and take a peek; it should be slightly less done than you like it. Remove the steak from the heat, cover it loosely with foil, and allow it to rest for 5 minutes while you make the relish.
• In a medium bowl, combine all the relish ingredients and mix well.
• Slice the steak as thin as possible against the grain and serve with the relish. Enjoy!
• Note* You may substitute flank steak, or round steak for the skirt.

CHILI-BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak skewers for 30 minutes. Puree cilantro, garlic, soy sauce, orange zest, sriracha, fish sauce and sugar in a food processor. Transfer marinade to a resealable plastic bag; add beef. Seal bag, toss and set aside up to 30 minutes. Combine dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl. Thread 4 pieces of pepper and 2 beef strips on each skewer, alternating beef and peppers. Coat grill rack with cooking spray; heat grill to high; cook until meat is no longer pink, about 3 minutes.