Marinated Skirt Steak

A flavorful skirt steak marinated in a bold blend of balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, aromatics, and spices. Perfect for grilling to a juicy medium-rare and serving hot or at room temperature.

8 servings
4 hr 37 min

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup corn oil
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 whole shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 4 pounds skirt steak
  • cleaned of all exterior fat and connective tissue

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Put all ingredients except the steak in a blender and blend until smooth.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Pour the marinade over the skirt steak in a nonreactive pan.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    Marinate, refrigerated, for 3 to 4 hours before grilling, but no more than 10 hours.

    240 min

  4. 4.

    When ready to cook the steaks, prepare your grill for grilling.

    10 min

  5. 5.

    Remove the skirt steak from the marinade and clean away any excess marinade with the back of a knife.

    5 min

  6. 6.

    Grill the steak over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side to serve it rare to medium-rare.

    10 min

  7. 7.

    When cooked, slice the steak thinly against the grain, starting at one corner and cutting on the bias. Serve either hot or at room temperature.

    5 min