Skirt Steak With Mushrooms And Chipotle Aïoli Food

SKIRT STEAK WITH CHERMOULA

Steps:

• Toast the coriander and cumin seeds in a small pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Put the seeds in a blender along with the olive oil, cilantro, parsley, mint, paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic, lemon zest and juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth. Remove half of the chermoula to a bowl and set aside.
• Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper and place in a resealable plastic bag. Pour in the remaining half of the chermoula. Seal the bag and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Preheat a grill to medium high.
• Grill the steak, turning once, until charred and cooked to medium rare, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice the steak across the grain. Serve with the reserved chermoula.

SKIRT STEAK WITH MUSHROOM HASH

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water by 1 inch; season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes just start softening, about 5 minutes; drain and set aside. Season the steak with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the shallot and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and season with ½ teaspoon salt and a few of grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted and the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl; set aside.
• Wipe out the skillet; add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and let rest.
• Pour out any drippings from the skillet. Melt the butter in the skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining shallot, the potatoes, wine, ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Broil until browned, 8 minutes.
• Stir the spinach into the potato mixture. Slice the steak against the grain and serve with the vegetables.

CHIPOTLE AIOLI (SPICY)

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, and salt together in a bowl. Place in refrigerator until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

SKIRT STEAK WITH MUSHROOMS AND CHIPOTLE AïOLI

Steps:

• Make aioli:
• Whisk all ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Make steak:
• Whisk first 6 ingredients to blend in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add steaks to marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
• Make salad:
• Combine onions, lemon juice and coarse salt in medium bowl. Let stand 1 hour, tossing occasionally.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove steaks from marinade. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to work surface.
• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and mushrooms; sauté until well browned, about 7 minutes. Add vinegar to skillet and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Remove from heat; mix in oil. Season mushroom mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine lettuces, onions and mushroom mixture in large bowl; toss. Divide lettuce mixture among 6 plates. Thinly slice steaks across grain; arrange atop lettuce mixture. Drizzle some of aioli over salads. Pass remaining aioli separately.

SKIRT STEAK WITH MUSHROOMS AND RED WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak dried mushrooms in hot water 15 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid. Rinse mushrooms thoroughly. Strain soaking liquid through coffee filter or paper towel.
• Meanwhile, let steaks warm at room temperature 10-15 minutes.
• Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add steaks and saute, turning once, about 8 minutes for medium-rare. Remove to serving platter and cover loosely.
• Pour off all but thin layer of fat from skillet. Heat over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring constantly, just until wilted, about 30 seconds. Stir in both dried and fresh mushrooms and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Pour in wine and mushroom-soaking liquid. Boil until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in cream and any meat juices on plates. Taste and adjust seasonings. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve hot.

SKIRT STEAK WITH CHIPOTLE SPICE RUB

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash the peppers with their sauce. Mix in the lime juice, cumin, coriander and pepper. Rub all over the steaks and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Allow steaks to rest out of the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Preheat the broiler. Season the steaks all over with salt. Broil the steaks to desired doneness, about 3 minutes on each side for rare. (Time will depend on strength of broiler.)

CHIPOTLE-MARINATED SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• Mix onion, chipotle chiles, garlic, cumin, salt, chili powder, paprika and olive oil in a large bowl or ziploc bag.
• Add steak and coat completely and evenly.
• Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Preheat grill to high heat.
• Cook steak over high heat, until nicely browned and cooked to your desired doneness. (about 6 minutes for rare; 8 minutes for medium-rare).
• Remove from grill and place on cutting board; loosely tent with foil.
• Let rest 10 minutes.
• Squeeze juice of fresh lime over steak, if desired.
• Slice into thin strips, across grain.
• Serve.
• If making fajitas, grill some onions & peppers along with the steaks. Add other garnishes as desired, such as avocado slices and tomatoes.
• For tacos you may want to add lettuce, cheese & salsa.
• These make delicious sandwiches served on crusty rolls with grilled onions, mushrooms & peppers; topped with melted swiss or jack cheese.