Charred and Juicy Marinated Skirt Steak
If you’re craving a dish that impresses without the need for gourmet skills, look no further than this Charred and Juicy Marinated Skirt Steak. This recipe combines bold flavors from a delicious marinade with the perfect grilling technique, resulting in tender, juicy steak that’s sure to become a family favorite. Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, this easy-to-make steak will wow your guests and keep them coming back for more. Enjoy it solo, in tacos, or over fresh salads—the possibilities are endless!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole skirt steak (1.5–2 pounds)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup olive oil (or avocado oil)
- ¼ cup apple vinegar (or apple juice vinegar)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the skirt steak and cut into manageable pieces.
- Season the steak with kosher salt and place it in a resealable bag.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Pour over the steak and marinate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).
- Preheat your grill or skillet over high heat. Remove the steak from marinade, pat dry, and season with pepper.
- Grill each piece for 3–4 minutes per side until charred and cooked to an internal temperature of 125-130°F.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg