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Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak (Arrachera




Source of Recipe


ivillage






Recipe Introduction


Grilled skirt steak, or arrachera, has the robust flavors of cumin, cilantro, and garlic plus some heat from the jalapenos. The cut of meat is very popular in Mexican cooking. Any steak lover will relish the flavorful grilled meat. it is important not to puree the cilantro in the marinade for too long, or it will detract from the fresh flavor and dull the bright green color. Rolling up the steak during marination helps the meat to absorb the flavors and and makes it easier to store in the refrigerator. Serve with salsa, beans, Mexican corn on the cob and plenty of warm tortillas.






List of Ingredients



• 1/4 cup cumin seeds
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  
• 1 cup olive oil
  
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  
• 3 bunches cilantro, including stems
  
• 4 cloves garlic
  
• 4 jalapeno chiles, cut in half lengthwise
  
• 3 pounds skirt steak, trimmed and cut into 6 serving pieces
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  






Instructions



1. Lightly toast the cumin seeds in a dry skillet over high heat until their aroma is released, 1 to 2 minutes, shaking the pan taking care not to burn them. Combine the cumin seeds, olive oil, lime juice, jalapeno chiles, garlic, salt, and black pepper in the jar of an electric blender and puree until smooth. Scrape down the sides, add the cilantro, and pulse until just blended. Rub the meat generously with the marinade, roll the pieces up into tight logs, put them in a resealable plastic bag, and refrigerate for 24 hours to 48 hours, turning once or twice.
   
2. Heat a gas or charcoal grill or broiler until it is very hot. Position the rack about 4 inches from the heat. left the steaks from the marinade and grill each side until seared, 3 to 4 minutes, turning once. Discard the marinade. Remove to a warm platter, let rest for 5 minutes, and then transfer the steaks to a cutting board, slice across the grain into thin strips, and serve.
   
   






Final Comments


Yield: 6 servings