Chipotle-Marinated Skirt Steak
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 -3 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (EVOO)
- 2 lbs skirt steaks, rinsed and patted dry
- 1 lime (optional)
- 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.
onion, chiles, garlic, ground cumin, salt, chili powder, paprika, olive oil, skirt, lime
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chipotle-marinated-skirt-steak-237134 (may not work)