Argentinean Skirt Steaks Food

ENTRANA (ARGENTINEAN SKIRT STEAK)

Steps:

• Rub skirt steak lightly, on both sides, with sea salt; let sit on counter about 20 minutes; alternatively, rub with chimichurri.
• Meanwhile, prepare grill for indirect cooking.
• Cook to an internal temperature of 120 degrees F; meat should be golden and slightly crunchy (if the membrane was left on).
• Let rest, then slice against the grain.

ARGENTINA SKIRT STEAK - MATAMBRE

Steps:

• Arrange the steaks in a nonreactive baking dish and set aside while you prepare the marinade.
• Combine the bell pepper, garlic, oil, vinegar, oregano, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and stir to mix well. Pour over the steaks in the baking dish and toss well to coat. Add the bay leaves, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator, for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
• Preheat the grill to high.
• Combine the ingredients for the spice mixture in a small bowl.
• When ready to cook, oil the grill grate. Drain the steaks and place on the hot grate. Sprinkle the steaks with half the spice mixture and grill, turning with tongs, until medium to medium-well done, about 4 minutes per side, sprinkling with the remaining spice mixture after turning.
• Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let stand about 3 minutes, then cut into 1-inch squares and serve on toothpicks.
• Serves 6 as an appetizer or 4 as a main dish.

STEAK GAUCHO-STYLE WITH ARGENTINIAN CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill.
• Place all chimichurri sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until well chopped, but not pureed. Reserve.
• Dissolve cayenne pepper and salt in 1 cup hot water. Transfer to a squeeze container.
• Place the steak directly over a hot grill, baste with the chimichurri grilling sauce, and grill until the outer portion of the meat reaches the desired degree of doneness. Remove the steak from the grill and slice long strips from the outer edges of the steak. Instruct guests to pick up a steak slice from the cutting board with their fingers, place it on a slice of baguette, and enjoy. Return the remaining steak to the grill, baste, and grill until more of the steak is cooked. Remove and repeat the slicing and serving procedure until steak is consumed. For extra spicy steak, baste 2 or 3 additional times with the cayenne pepper mixture during grilling process. Spoon chimichurri sauce over steak. (Also brilliant on any grilled fish or chicken)
• Recommended beverage: Argentinian Malbec (red)

ARGENTINEAN BARBECUED STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat your grill to high or preheat a ridged grill pan until very hot.
• Rub the steaks with the olive oil and season them with salt. Grill the steaks for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for a medium-rare to medium, or longer for medium-well or well done. Serve with Chimichurri Sauce
• To make the Chimichurri, place the vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, and garlic in a blender and puree. With the motor running, add the olive oil, blending until the sauce comes together. Add the red pepper flakes and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Serve at room temperature.
• Yield: 1 1/2 cups

ARGENTINEAN SKIRT STEAKS

Steps:

• Season skirt steak pieces all over with adobo seasoning.
• Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak in hot oil and butter, turning often, until steak begins to firm, and is reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 6 to 8 minutes.

ARGENTINIAN STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• To make chimichurri sauce, combine all ingredients from 1/2 cup olive oil through 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl. Set aside.
• Preheat a barbecue grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush steaks with oil, then season with salt and pepper. Cook steaks for 3 minutes each side for medium-rare or until cooked to your liking. (The thickness of the steaks will also determine the amount of time.) Cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes.
• Cut a slit lengthwise along top of baguettes, cutting almost to base. Pull them open without splitting. Brush inside with mayonnaise, then fill with lettuce and avocado. Thinly slice steaks across the grain, then divide among sandwiches. Spoon sauce over the top of the sandwiches and serve.

ARGENTINEAN BARBECUED STEAK

Steps:

• Make Chimichurri:.
• Place the vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, and garlic in a blender and puree.
• With the motor running, add the olive oil, blending until the sauce comes together.
• Add the red pepper flakes and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
• Serve at room temperature.
• For the Steak:.
• Rub the steaks with the olive oil and season them with salt. Grill the steaks on medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for a medium-rare to medium, or longer for medium-well or well done.
• Serve topped with Chimichurri Sauce.

ARGENTINEAN SKIRT STEAKS

Steps:

• Season skirt steak pieces all over with adobo seasoning.
• Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak in hot oil and butter, turning often, until steak begins to firm, and is reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 6 to 8 minutes.

ARGENTINIAN GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare grill according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Place onion on baking sheet; brush both sides lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle both sides of steak with salt and pepper. Place onion and steak directly on grill. Grill onion, turning once, until streaked with dark grill marks, 10 to 12 minutes. Grill steak until well seared and dark brown on side, 5 to 7 minutes. Using tongs, flip steak; continuing grilling on other side until interior of meat is slightly less done than you want it to be when you eat it, 2 to 5 minutes more for rare or medium-rate.
• Transfer steak to cutting board, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice steak very thing on bias against the grain. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Place onions on platter and arrange meat over onions. Serve with Chimichurri Sauce.
• For Chimichurri Sauce:.
• Process parsley and garlic in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, stopping as necessary to scrape sides of bowl. Until ingredients are chopped fine. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Whisk in oil, vinegar, pepper flakes, salt and 2 tablespoons water until thoroughly blended. Serve immediately.