Smoky and Fiery Skirt Steak With Avocado-Oregano Relish

Submitted by Crafty Lady 13

"This recipe comes from Grilling for Life cookbook by Bobby Flay. Skirt steak is a chewy cut that's full of beefy flavor. It's the perfect vehicle for the big flavors of this dressing. The smokiness comes from the chipotle chiles, which are smoked jalapenos."

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 19
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• Smoky and Fiery Dressing

• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 chipotle chiles in adobo
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup canola oil
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

• Avocado-Oregano Relish

• 2 ripe Hass avocadoes, pitted, peeled, and coarsley chopped
• 1⁄2 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 2 limes, juice of
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

• Grilled Skirt Steak

• 2 lbs skirt steaks, cut crosswise into 3 equal pieces
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Smoky and Fiery Dressing: Combine the vinegar, garlic, chiles, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil and blend until emulsified. Add the cilantro and pulse 2 times just to incorporate.
2. Avocado-Oregano Relish: Combine all the ingredients for the relish in a medium bowl.
3. Grilled Skirt Steak: Heat your grill to high. Brush the steak with the oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, for 6 to 8 minutes until slightly charred and cooked to medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
4. Cut the meat against the grain into 1/2-inch thick slices. Drizzle each serving with dressing and top with 2 tablespoons of the avocado relish. Serve the remaining relish on the side if desired.

Reviews

[brianne.rene]

The chipotle sauce is amazing, and the lime in the avocado relish has just the right acidity to complement the smoky chipotles. If you can't find skirt steak try flap meat or even london broil. It's really all about the sauce and avocado.