Skirt Steak With Peppers Raisins And Almonds Recipes

SKIRT STEAK WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch; add salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until fork-tender, about 8 minutes, then drain.
• Meanwhile, cut the steak crosswise into 8 pieces and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When hot, add the steak (in batches, if necessary) and cook until medium rare, 1 to 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with aluminum foil.
• Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium and add the bell peppers, onion, garlic, a splash of water and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium high, add 3/4 cup water and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 4 more minutes. Stir in the potatoes, parsley and lemon juice. Divide the steak among plates and serve with the vegetables and lemon wedges.

GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH MIXED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Whisk together tequila, lime, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon cilantro, salt and cayenne. Cut steak in half, place in marinade, turn to coat, cover and set aside 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Heat grill to very hot. Set cooking grates close to fire. Or heat broiler.
• While grill heats, place remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and jalapeños and sauté until peppers are limp and starting to brown. Season with salt and cayenne. Dust with remaining minced cilantro. Set aside.
• Grill or broil steak 3 to 5 minutes on one side, until starting to sear. Brush with marinade, turn and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a cutting board. Do not overcook.
• Reheat peppers and pile on a platter. Slice steak on bias in inch-wide strips. Arrange on the bed of peppers, garnish with cilantro and serve.

GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH RED PEPPERS & ONIONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first nine ingredients until blended; gradually whisk in oil. Pour 1-1/2 cups marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., In a large bowl, toss remaining vegetables with 1/4 cup of the reserved marinade. Grill red onions and peppers, covered, over medium heat, 4-6 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill green onions 1-2 minutes on each side or until tender., Drain beef, discarding marinade in bag. Grill, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°); baste with remaining marinade during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Let steak stand 5 minutes., Chop vegetables into bite-size pieces; transfer to a large bowl. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices; add to vegetables and toss to combine.