Tequila Skirt Steak Recipes

GRILLED TEQUILA GARLIC LIME FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Combine the garlic, lime juice, tequila, soy sauce, cilantro, peppers, cumin and black pepper in a resealable plastic gallon bag. Add the steak and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Remove from the refrigerator, and let marinate at room temperature another 30 to 45 minutes.
• Prepare a grill to medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Put the marinade in small saucepot and bring to a boil. Then strain and reserve.
• Put the tortillas on the corner of the grill and flip the package a few times to heat through while the steak is cooking
• Place the steak on the grill. Cook for 4 minutes, turn 180 degrees, and cook for 3 minutes more (to create cross grill marks). Flip over and finish cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on desired doneness. Remove from the grill to a cutting board and let rest, lightly covered, for 5 minutes.
• Slice against the grain, and serve immediately with the reserved marinade, garnishes, tortillas and hot sauce.

TEQUILA LIME SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• Combine tequila, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, jalapeno, green onions, garlic cloves, brown sugar, and black pepper. Pour mixture into a resealable plastic bag.
• Add skirt steak to the bag. Seal the bag, then shake to coat the meat with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hour, preferably overnight.
• Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for cooking.
• Remove steak from marinade. Discard marinade.
• Sprinkle both sides of the steak with salt and pepper.
• Place meat on the hot grill and grill for 3-4 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 120 degrees. Remove meat from grill and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
• Thinly slice meat against the grain. Squeeze lime wedges over the meat.
• Serves 4

TEQUILA STEAK

Steps:

• Combine the tequila, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth. Place the steak on a plate; pour marinade over the steak. Place in refrigerator at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Grill steak to desired degree of doneness, 7 to 8 minutes per side for medium.

SEARED SKIRT STEAK WITH GARLICKY TEQUILA-LIME SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Pat the steak dry, and season with 1-1/4 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
• Put a large, heavy-based stainless-steel skillet over medium-high heat for 1-1/2 minutes (it's ready when a droplet of water instantly evaporates upon hitting the surface). Add 2 Tbs. of the oil. Once it's shimmering hot, about 30 seconds, carefully add the steaks, evenly spaced.
• Cook the steaks, undisturbed, until brown around the edges and a corner easily pulls up when lifted with tongs, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until medium rare, 2 to 3 minutes more; if checked with an instant-read thermometer, a thicker piece will register 130°F to 140°F and the steak will be bright pink when sliced. Transfer to a cutting board, and tent with foil. Rest for at least 10 minutes while you make the sauce.
• Return the skillet to the stovetop, and lower the heat to medium. Add the bell pepper, jalapeño, and remaining 1 Tbs. of the oil, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt, and cook, stirring, until the peppers soften, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Raise the heat to high, and carefully add the tequila. Using a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan, cook until the tequila almost completely evaporates, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, then the lime juice, and then the cilantro, and whisk until the butter melts. Season with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper.
• Spoon the sauce over the steak, garnish with more chopped cilantro, and serve immediately.