Recipe: Orange-Chipotle Skirt Steaks

Time: 30 Minutes

Orange-Chipotle Skirt Steaks

After a dip in a spicy citrus marinade, savory Skirt Steak get grilled and topped with homemade tomatillo salsa.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds beef Skirt Steak, cut into 4 to 6-inch pieces
  • 2 medium oranges, divided
  • 2 cups chopped tomatillos (4 to 5 small to medium)
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Juice of 1 medium orange
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Quick Facts

  • 30 Minutes
  • 6 Servings
  • 266kcal Calories
  • 22g Protein
  • Cooking

    1. Combine Marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef Skirt Steaks in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
    2. Grate 1/2 teaspoon peel from 1 orange. Cut this orange and half of remaining orange into segments. Chop segments into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine orange peel and segments, tomatillos, onion, chipotle peppers, cumin and salt in medium bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Cut remaining 1/2 orange into wedges; reserve for garnish.
    3. Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 7 to 12 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 8 to 12 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Carve steaks diagonally across the grain into thin slices; season with salt, as desired. Serve with tomatillo salsa. Garnish with reserved orange wedges.

    Nutrition

    Serv Size Calories Total Fat Cholesterol Total Carbs Protein
    6 266kcal 15g 49mg 10g 22g

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much of a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. 5g Saturated Fat; 8g Monounsaturated Fat; Carbohydrates; Fiber; 4.7mg NE Niacin; 0.5mg Vitamin B6; 3.7mcg Vitamin B12; 2.8mg Iron; 16.4mcg Selenium; Zinc; Choline;

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