Brazilian Style Skirt Steak Food

BRAZILIAN FLANK STEAK WITH FRESH CHIMICHURRI AND FRIED YUCCA

Steps:

• Marinate the steak with the Worcestershire sauce, pepper and coarse salt.
• Heat a grill or grill pan. Grill the steak to desired doneness. Rest the steak and keep warm for serving.
• In a food processor, combine the cilantro, parsley, olive oil, cumin, lemon juice, a splash of the rice vinegar and some kosher salt. Pulse until just smooth, but still a little bit chunky.
• Preheat a deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
• In a bowl, combine the salt, sugar and chili powder. Fry the yucca until crisped, then drain and toss in the spice mixture.
• Slice the steak, top with the chimichurri and serve with the fried yucca.

TRADITIONAL CHURRASCO

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.​
• Salt and pepper both sides of the steaks.
• Cut the steaks into 2-inch wide strips.
• Roll skirt steak strips into coils and place about 3 to 4 on large metal skewers.
• Place onto grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• When the meat is cooked through (internal temperature between 155 to 165 F), remove from heat.
• While the meat is resting, combine the salt, pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic, red wine vinegar, parsley, and oregano in a small dish.
• Pour over the skirt steak and serve with your choice of sides.

5 SKIRT STEAK MARINADE RECIPES

Steps:

• Before starting, prepare the skirt steak. Place it on a cutting board, remove the top fat and silver skin, cover with a plastic sheet, and pound the meat with a kitchen hammer on both sides until it is about ¼-inch thick. Slice the steak into 3-4 pieces to fit in into the pan where it will cook.
• Make the marinade: Simply mix the ingredients together in a sealable plastic bag and place the steak in it. Shake to combine!
• Then, squeeze the bag to remove as much air as possible, seal, and let steak marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes maximum. If you marinate longer, the meat flavors will get lost.
• Next, remove the steak from the bag and pat dry to remove excess moisture from the marinade so that the steak can properly sear and develop a nice brown crust.
• To cook the skirt steak, heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat for about 3-5 minutes or until super hot and add the oil. It will shimmer! Place the steak(s) flat (do not overcrowd the pan), lower the heat to medium-high, and cook the steak for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until medium-rare.
• Transfer the steak(s) to a plate and tent with foil. Let it rest for 3-5 minutes and squeeze the juice of a lime on top.
• Cut into thin slices against the grain and enjoy with chimichurri sauce on top and/or another garnish of your choice such as pickled red onions, tortilla, cheese, etc.

BRAZILIAN-STYLED-STEAK WITH GARLIC DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare the Chimichurri Rojo, and then pour 2/3 cup of it into a resealable plastic bag and combine with the skirt steaks. (Reserve the rest of the sauce to use as a condiment.) Refrigerate overnight.
• To cook the steaks, prepare a medium-hot grill.
• Remove steaks from the marinade, and grill to desired doneness. (Because they are thin and have been marinated overnight, they will cook very quickly.
• Divide each steak into two, and place each in the center of a warm plate. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle chopped olives and minced parsley over each steak. Serve with the reserved Chimichurri Rojo on the side.

BRAZILIAN-STYLE SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• Coat both sides of the steak in sea salt or kosher salt, either would be fine.
• Pan-sear both sides of the steak, about 2-3 minutes on each side over medium-high heat.
• Remove from pan and completely wrap steak in foil.
• Grill or bake at 350 for about 30-40 minutes for a well done steak.
• I usually serve this with a sea-salted potato (cover potato in sea salt, wrap in foil, bake for 1 hour on 350 degrees).

BARBECUED STEAK BRAZILIAN-STYLE, WITH GARLICKY MARINADE AND DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Pour 1/2 cup of the chimichurri into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the skirt steaks and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. (Reserve the rest of the chimichurri for serving).
• Prepare a hot fire in a grill. (Prepare the onions while the grill heats.)
• Remove the steaks from the marinade and, turning once, grill to desired doneness. (Because they are thin and have been marinating overnight, they will cook very fast.)
• Cut each steak in two, arrange them in the center of four warm plates, and season with salt and pepper. Top with the onions and garnish with the olives and parsley. Serve with the reserved chimichurri on the side.
• Recommended wine: A Nebbiolo d'Alba or a Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina.