Grilled

Skirt Steak

Prep Time: overnight Cook Time: 12 min. Rest Time: 10 min.

Total Time: 22 min. after marinating

Makes: 2-4 servings

Macronutrients: 22g protein · 1g carb* · 10g fat (3oz)

*1g carb taken into account for coconut aminos

For a visual, see my instagram video here!

About the Dish:

I think skirt steak is one of the most underrated cuts! As long as you marinate it (preferably overnight), this cut is one of the quickest and juiciest steaks.

The skirt steak comes from inside the abdominal cavity, under the ribs. It is long, flat, and marbled with fat. Not to be confused with flank steak (another flat steak), that is wider and has less fat and overall not as much flavor.

Skirt steak is what I think of when I think of fajitas!

The best way to cook skirt steak is to marinate (overnight preferably) and cook very hot and quick on a grill.You want to cook this cut medium rare to get that really juicy experience.

My favorite marinade is coconut aminos. It tastes like teriyaki sauce but without the soy! Learn more about coconut aminos below.

Don’t have a grill? No problem!

Simply sear your skirt steak on the stove top, I recommend using a cast iron pan!

About Coconut Aminos:

Coconut aminos are a dark brown, sweet sauce that is made from fermenting coconut palm sap with sea salt. Many people use coconut aminos to replace soy based sauces, as it has a similar taste but is free from soy and gluten.

A big benefit regarding coconut aminos is that the product is fermented. This could aid in a healthier gut biome, preventing common intestinal bacterial infections.

I am not going to pretend to be an expert regarding coconut aminos or act like they are AMAZING for you because let’s face it, every sauce is a processed product. However, I do believe that soy can alter your hormones and I choose to not have any in my diet.

Soy contains high levels of GMO and has estrogen-like effects that can cause breast cancer risk, decrease testosterone, and affect digestion, sexual maturation, and thyroid health.

These are some brands with simple ingredients that I like using… especially the mix of apple cider vinegar (which I am a huge fan of) and the sweetness of the coconut aminos go so well together.

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Equipment:

Ingredients:

  • Skirt Steak (usually around 2lb)

  • 1 Tbsp Salt

  • 2 Tbsp coconut aminos

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • butter or tallow (if you’re cooking on stovetop)

    Want to get your own tallow off of homemade bone broth? See this recipe!

Steps:

  1. Marinate skirt steak for at least a few hours but ideally overnight. In a large bowl with steak, add salt, coconut aminos, onion powder, and any other desired seasonings. Cover and refrigerate if not cooking right away.

  2. Remove from fridge and allow to sit for 30-60 minutes before cooking.

  3. Pre-heat grill to 500*F for 15 minutes

    or

    Cast iron pan to med/high heat with butter/tallow.

  4. Place steak on your desired cooking method.

    If grill: cook for 5-6 minutes on each side

    If cast iron: cook for 3 minutes on each side

  5. Remove and let the steak rest for 10 minutes, with optional butter to melt on top

  6. Slice thin and enjoy!

    For a visual, see my instagram video here!

Changes/Substitutions

You do not need to marinate the steak if you do not wish but it is highly recommended. This cut is very fatty and has a lot of connective tissue so the marinade will help break this down, allowing for a very flavorful and tender end result.

You could cook this steak low and slow in a crockpot but you wont have that smoky & crispy end result that a sear will give you, think fajitas!

You could marinate this with whatever sauce floats your boat!

You don’t need to use a cast iron pan, although that is what I always use to cook to avoid the non-stick chemicals that other cookware can put into food.

Sadie creates naturally sweetened and savory dishes with an animal-based way of eating in mind.

Meal prep is her specialty.

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