Marinated Skirt Steak with the Best Chimichurri
Treat your family and friends to a great summertime recipe that’s easy to prepare and absolutely delicious! Be sure to pair it with our 2022 Highwayman Proprietary Red for the full culinary experience!
INGREDIENTS
For the marinade and grilling:
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium if available)
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tbls apple cider vinegar
4 garlic cloves-crushed
1/4 tsp chili flakes (or to taste)
1 lb skirt steak
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Chimichurri:
1 cup fresh parsley
1 cup fresh cilantro
1/4-1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 medium diced onion
3 garlic cloves
3 tbls fresh lime juice
2 tbls red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
For the marinade and grilling:
Whisk all ingredients together and pour into a ziplock bag, add skirt steak and allow to marinade 5-6 hours in the fridge.
Take meat out of fridge and bring up to room temp, remove from bag, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Grill until golden brown and perfectly charred. Let rest before slicing against the grain.
For the Chimichurri:
Add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until everything is chopped up and smooth.
Place meat on a serving platter, pour half of Chimichurri over the meat, then put the rest in a small bowl and serve alongside the meat.
***Chefs note: Make sure you have copious amounts of Highwayman Proprietary Red on hand to sip as you prep and cook. Mandatory kitchen accessory.
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