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    Home » Recipes » Steak Recipes » Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe With Marinade

    Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe With Marinade

    Published: Jun 18, 2021 · Modified: Sep 5, 2022 by Jenna Passaro · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Image graphic with text of Skirt Steak with images of marinated skirt steak.

    This is the best grilled skirt steak marinade recipe – on earth! Your beef steaks will be ready for marinating in just 5 minutes. Then, learn how to cook skirt steak on a BBQ grill or cast iron skillet. Let’s get grilling!

    Top down shot of grilled skirt steak recipe on a large party platter cutting board with taco shells, lime, and guacamole.
    Slice it up, then serve this grilled skirt steak recipe with tacos, guacamole and accompaniments. Delish!

    Table of Contents

    • Why this is #1 for skirt steak recipes
    • Ingredients for this recipe
    • How to make the marinade
    • Ways to cook skirt steak
    • How to slice skirt steak
    • FAQs for this steak recipe
    • Meat thermometer recommendations
    • Are you a foodie, too?
    • Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe With Marinade | Sip Bite Go

    Why this is #1 for skirt steak recipes

    • Even if you’ve never cooked steak, you can with this guide!
    • Use any cooking method. Marinate skirt steak for grilling or searing in a pan.
    • Perfect for marinating taco meat.
    • A great fajita steak marinade. Serve with caramelized red onions.

    Ingredients for this recipe

    Skirt steak

    If you’re wondering, “what is skirt steak”, you’ll be happy to know it’s an easy cut of meat to grill or sear – you just have to tenderize it before cooking.

    That’s because skirt steak has thick muscle fibers which need to be broken down by the power of acid like lemon or lime juice for a period of time (ideally 2-24 hours).

    It’s a less expensive cut of meat, and perfect for feeding a crowd tacos or for a steak dinner.

    This recipe calls for 1.5 lb skirt steak, though you can substitute flank steak or hanger steak. It’s garnished with a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives.

    Image and chart of Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe Marinade ingredients listed next to items.

    Marinade ingredients

    It couldn’t be any easier to make this marinade. Basically, you’re going to toss a bunch of tasty flavor-packed ingredients into a large bowl or gallon ziplock bag.

    Here is what you need:

    • Extra virgin olive oil (substitute vegetable oil)
    • Soy sauce (substitute Worcestershire sauce)
    • Red wine vinegar (substitute white wine or sherry vinegar)
    • Lime zest and juice
    • Brown sugar (substitute honey)
    • Garlic
    • Jalapeno (optional)
    • black pepper, ground

    See how to make a steak salsa marinade…

    How to make the marinade

    Now I’ll walk you through the 5 minute marinade recipe.

    Side shot of skirt steak marinading in a large bowl wrapped in plastic wrap with a side marinade in a jar and a spoon on a counter.

    Step 1. Add skirt steak marinade ingredients to a large bowl. Whisk to combine the olive oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, lime zest and juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, jalapeno, and ground black pepper.

    Step 2. Set aside sauce for later. Remove ¼ cup of the skirt steaks marinade for later. Make sure to take out this portion of the marinade before adding the raw steak to marinate.

    Step 3. Add skirt steak to marinade for 2-24 hours. Do this in the large bowl or add marinade and beef to a large ziplock bag. Refrigerate and marinade for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

    Step 4. Remove steak from marinade and discard liquid.

    Ways to cook skirt steak

    Now you’ll learn how to cook steak on the grill, in a cast iron skillet on the stove, and in the oven with the broiler.

    Image chart with text demonstrating how to grill marinated skirt steak on high heat.

    Option 1: Grill marinated skirt steak.

    Brush grill grates with half the olive oil if desired to prevent the steak from sticking to the grill grates. Heat the grill to high (500°F) then add the steak.

    Grill each side of the skirt steak for 3-4 minutes until grill marks form. Tip: spray cooking spray on steak or add olive oil to it before flipping, so steak doesn’t stick to the grill.

    Steak is done once it reaches your desired temperature as measured by a thermometer. Keep flipping steaks every 10-20 seconds until grilled skirt steak is cooked to your liking.

    Top down shot of sliced grilled skirt steak with taco ingredients on a serving board.

    Option 2: Sear marinated skirt steak in cast iron skillet.

    Heat a large cast iron skillet or grill pan on the stove to medium high / high heat. Add half the olive oil to the pan and once it’s hot and beginning to smoke, add the skirt steak. Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until the steak begins to brown. See the recipe for more details.

    See how to smoke flank steak…

    Option 3: Cook skirt steak in the oven broiler.

    Brush 1 tsp of olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet, then add the steak to the pan. Brush the remaining olive oil on top of the steak. Broil on high for 6 minutes, then flip and broil another 4-6 minutes or until desired temperature is reached.

    Top down shot of resting steak on a cutting board after grilling with a side of marinade.

    How to slice skirt steak

    After allowing the cooked skirt steak to rest for 10 minutes, use a sharp knife to slice steak against the grain (perpendicular to the muscle fibers). Serve it with a drizzle of reserved marinade (that was not in contact with the raw beef) and fresh chopped chives and a squeeze of lime juice. Then enjoy.

    Image of marinated steak with taco ingredients.

    FAQs for this steak recipe

    How do you prepare skirt steak for tacos?

    Making tacos with skirt steak? Use this recipe as a marinade and cook it as directed. Then cut the beef against the grain (perpendicular to the direction of the muscle fibers) in thin strips (about  1”). Another option is to cube steaks into 1” chunks after cooking. It just depends on your prefered way to eat them.

    How do you make skirt steak fajitas with this marinade?

    The flavors in this recipe make it a perfect skirt steak fajita marinade. To make fajitas with it, you need to slice the meat (while it’s raw), either before or after marinating it. Aim for 1” strips and make sure to slice the skirt steak against the grain (perpendicular to the muscle fibers) so it’s nice and tender to chew.

    Then, sear steak strips in a cast iron skillet on high heat until cooked to your desired temperature. Serve ’em with an appetizer of strawberry feta salad and side of sauteed onions and peppers.

    Can you use this recipe for marinating cuts of steak like flank and hanger?

    Yes! These are two very similar, more “tough” and somewhat chewy butcher cuts that do very well with this tenderizing marinade. To learn more, see this guide on skirt steak vs flank steak.  

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    Meat thermometer recommendations

    Every home chef needs a reliable meat thermometer to cook food perfectly. 

    On Sip Bite Go, you’ll often see me using:

    1. Meater thermometer – a fancy wireless thermometer that connects to a phone app – gifted to me from a Traeger partnership.
    2. ThermoPro digital thermometer – which has a wire that connects the thermometer to a display box outside the oven/grill. 

    It’s like being psychic! The great thing about either of the thermometers above is that I don’t have to take the food out of the oven to know the temperature. 

    How to use ‘em… What I do is stick the digital thermometer in steak, pork, chicken, whatever… Then put the food in the oven, on the smoker, or grill.

    While the meat cooks, it reads the temperature so I know exactly what temp meat is as it’s cooking. Without having to take it out and check. It’s really difficult to overcook food when you know exactly what temp it is inside!

    Side shot of platter of skirt steak for tacos with corn taco shells and limes.

    Are you a foodie, too?

    Hey home chefs – I want to know what you think of this way to tenderize skirt steak – send me photos of your food! Find me on Instagram @sipbitego to tag me and connect.

    Want to make restaurant-style food at home? I teach you how here on Sip Bite Go and with in-depth video guides on the Sip Bite Go channel.

    Top down shot of Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe With Marinade and chives and guacamole and tacos.

    Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe With Marinade | Sip Bite Go

    This is the best grilled skirt steak marinade recipe – on earth! Your beef steaks will be ready for marinating in just 5 minutes. Then, learn how to cook skirt steak on a BBQ grill or cast iron skillet. Let’s get grilling!
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    Course: Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, BBQ
    Prep Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Finish Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 643kcal
    Author: Jenna Passaro

    Ingredients

    Easy skirt steak marinade ingredients

    • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil substitute vegetable oil
    • ⅓ cup soy sauce substitute Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar substitute white wine or sherry vinegar
    • 1 lime zest and juice
    • 2 tbsp brown sugar substitute honey
    • 1 tbsp garlic minced
    • 1 tbsp jalapeno, minced, pith and seeds removed (optional)
    • ½ tsp black pepper ground
    • 1.5 lb skirt steak substitute flank or hanger steak

    Ingredients for finishing cooking skirt steak

    • 2 tsp olive oil
    • 2 tsp chives fresh chopped
    • 1 tsp lime juice

    Instructions

    • Add skirt steak marinade ingredients to a large bowl. Whisk to combine the olive oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, lime zest and juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, jalapeno, and ground black pepper
    • Set aside sauce for later. Remove ¼ cup of the skirt steaks marinade for later. You need to take out this portion of the marinade before adding the raw steak to marinate. Refrigerating the reserved liquid will solidify the olive oil so I usually leave it on the counter. Otherwise, take it out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving the steak so the olive oil comes to room temperature.
    • Add skirt steak to marinade for 2-24 hours. Either add the steak to the large bowl and cover it, or add marinade and beef to a large gallon sized ziplock bag. Refrigerate and marinade for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
    • Remove steak from marinade and discard liquid.
    • Option 1: Grill marinated skirt steak. Brush grill grates with half the olive oil if desired to prevent the steak from sticking to the grill grates. Heat the grill to high (500°F) then add the steak. Grill each side of the skirt steak for 3-4 minutes until grill marks form. Tip: spray cooking spray on steak or add olive oil to it before flipping, so steak doesn’t stick to the grill. Steak is done once it reaches your desired temperature as measured by a thermometer. Keep flipping steaks every 10-20 seconds until grilled skirt steak is cooked to your liking.
    • Option 2: Sear marinated skirt steak in cast iron skillet. Heat a large cast iron skillet or grill pan on the stove to medium high / high heat. Add half the olive oil to the pan and once it’s hot and beginning to smoke, add the skirt steak. Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until the steak begins to brown. If needed, add more olive oil to the pan to prevent it from sticking or burning. Also sear the edges of the steak for about 30 seconds. Once the internal temperature of the skirt steak has reached your desired temp (130-140°F for medium rare steak), transfer the meat to a cutting board to rest. (Suggestion: until desired temperature is reached, flip steak every 10-20 seconds so it gets a beautiful brown crust.)
    • Option 3: Cook skirt steak in the oven broiler. Preheat the broiler to high heat. Brush 1 tsp of olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet, then add the steak to the pan. Brush the remaining olive oil on top of the steak. Broil skirt steak on high for 6 minutes, then flip and broil another 4-6 minutes or until desired temperature is reached.
    • Let cooked skirt steak rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. Then slice steak against the grain (perpendicular to the muscle fibers) and serve it with a drizzle of reserved marinade (that was set aside and not in contact with the raw beef, from the first step). Sprinkle skirt steak with fresh chopped chives and a squeeze of lime juice.

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    Notes

    Want the most tender skirt steak? Marinade steaks for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours in the refrigerator. The ingredients used in this marinade help break down the tough muscle fibers skirt steak is known for, leaving you with perfect taco steak meat.
    Don’t skip the sauce at the end! Reserve ¼ cup of the marinade before adding the steak to it, so you have extra steak sauce to drizzle over steaks, fajitas, or tacos at the end. It adds a nice punch of flavor and makes the steak extra juicy.
    SKIRT STEAK TEMPERATURE CHART
    • Rare steak (125-130°F) is still red inside.
    • Medium rare steak (130-140°F) is red to pink inside.
    • Medium steak (140-150°F) is mostly pink, similar to Sip Bite Go photos.
    • Medium well steak (150-160°F) has just a slight bit of pink inside.
    • Well cooked steak (160°F) has no red or pink inside.
    See the Sip Bite Go recipe video on how to make a marinade for skirt steak.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1594mg | Potassium: 784mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 5mg
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