Skirt steak with chimichurri dressing, a simple yet tasty main dish. Whether you BBQ your steak or sear it in a pan, the dressing adds delicious freshness.
800gskirt steak(cut with the grain into 200g pieces)
DRESSING
1large bunch parsley leaf(remove the thicker stalk)
1small bunch coriander leaf(remove the thicker stalks)
2large cloves garlic
1red finger chilli(de-seeded)
2shallots
3tbspsunflower oil(more can be added if required to achieve consistency)
juice of half a lemon
salt and pepper
Instructions
Place all the ingredients for the dressing into a food processor and blitz to a smooth consistency.
Meanwhile heat a non-stick frying pan to a high temperature. Season the steak with salt and pepper and place in the smoking hot pan, cook to rare or medium rare (see our meat cooking temperature guide). Remove the steak from the pan and leave to rest for 5 minutes.
Once rested cut the steak into thin slices across the grain of the meat, spoon a little dressing over the meat and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
This cut of beef has a great taste and whilst it is called skirt steak, you might also find it called hanger steak which is a similar type of cut and if you're French Onglet.It's delicious quickly seared in a very hot pan, but it has to be prepared properly. First remove all excess fat and sinew as this will only toughen the meat once cooked. This steak cut should only be cooked rare or medium rare any longer will make it a chewy piece of meat.Once the steak has been cooked and rested, it is important to cut across the grain rather than with the grain. Cutting across the grain breaks down the muscle fibres in the meat and makes it easier to eat.
Nutrition Facts
Skirt Steak with Chimichurri
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 126mg42%
Sodium 135mg6%
Potassium 662mg19%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 44g88%
Vitamin A 178IU4%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •