**Arrachera Skirt Steak Tacos: A Flavorful and Authentic Mexican Treat**
Savor the delightful flavors of Mexico with our mouthwatering Arrachera Skirt Steak Tacos recipe. This traditional dish combines tender skirt steak, a unique marinade, and an array of flavorful toppings for an unforgettable taco experience. Our comprehensive guide takes you through the process step-by-step, ensuring perfect results every time.
Begin your culinary journey by selecting high-quality skirt steak, known for its rich flavor and ideal texture. We'll show you how to prepare a marinade that infuses the steak with tantalizing spices and herbs, creating a symphony of flavors. Once marinated, the steak is grilled to perfection, resulting in a juicy and smoky taste.
To complete your tacos, we'll introduce you to a selection of traditional and creative toppings. From homemade guacamole and pico de gallo to a variety of salsas and crema, our recipes provide options to cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Accompany your tacos with warm tortillas, grilled vegetables, and a refreshing Mexican drink for an authentic and satisfying meal.
Our Arrachera Skirt Steak Tacos recipe is more than just a recipe; it's an invitation to explore the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. With easy-to-follow instructions, detailed ingredient lists, and stunning photography, this guide will turn you into a taco master. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventure, our Arrachera Skirt Steak Tacos recipe is the perfect place to begin your Mexican culinary exploration.
ARRACHERA TACOS
This is an unusual marinade from the Mexican state of Baja that includes soy sauce, an ingredient you might not think of as Mexican, but which has been used on that country's Pacific coast since the 1500s.
Provided by Hank Shaw
Categories Main Course
Time 3h30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix all the marinade ingredients together and submerge the skirt steak in it, making sure every bit is coated with the marinade. Let this sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour, and up to overnight, although the longer you marinate the saltier the meat will get. About 4 hours is a nice amount of time.
- Mix the chopped onion with the lime juice and a pinch of salt. let this sit at room temperature while you marinate the meat.
- When you are ready to grill, get your fire very hot. While this is happening, heat up your tortillas on a comal or heavy skillet; keep them warm in a tortilla warmer or wrapped in kitchen towels.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and pat the meat dry with paper towels. Make sure it's dry. Rub oil all over the meat.
- Sear the skirt steak on the grill for only about 2 minutes per side, tops. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. My trick is to cut the skirt steak across the grain first, then keep chopping until you have little bite-sized pieces. Doing this ensures that you will have tender meat. Serve the skirt steak with cilantro and the quick pickled onions, plus some salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 475 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ARRACHERA TACOS
Steps:
- For the steak: Cut the steak into 3 to 4 rectangular-ish portions. Place in a large resealable plastic bag, container or vacuum seal bag.
- Blend the oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire, lime juice, pepper, garlic powder, dehydrated onion and paprika in a blender. Pour the marinade over the steak and seal the bag. Let sit in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.
- For the jalapeño avocado aïoli: Remove the seeds from the jalapeño and dice. Remove the pit and skin from the avocado and add to a blender. Add the jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper to blender. Blend until it has a smooth, thick paint-like texture. If it's too thick, add a little cold water until the texture is thick and a little bit runny, like paint. Transfer to a container, bowl or squeeze bottle.
- For the corn pico de gallo: Grill the corn (or roast over the open flame of a gas stove) until nice and charred.
- Cut the kernels from the cobs into a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix well with a spoon or by hand, making sure to not smash the tomatoes.
- For the blue corn tortillas: In a large bowl, add the masa. Pour in the water and stir to combine. Knead the dough with your hands in the bowl until it is smooth and no longer sticky, 1 to 2 minutes. If you have time, cover the dough and let rest up to 30 minutes.
- Pinch off a piece from the dough and form a round ball around the size of a golf ball.
- Cut a resealable plastic bag open along the sides. Open the tortilla press and lay the opened bag on the top and bottom. Coat the plastic slightly with oil if desired to reduce friction. Place the dough ball between the plastic.
- Press down until the dough has spread about 6 inches and reaches the desired thickness.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the freshly pressed tortilla and cook for about 1 minute before flipping and cooking another minute. Stack the tortillas in a clean kitchen towel so they stay warm and steamy. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- For the steak: Take the steak out of the bag and cook on a hot grill or griddle to medium or preferred temperature. Cut into strips.
- For the tacos: Place the warm tortilla(s) on a plate. Add 2 ounces steak to each, followed by the corn pico de gallo, a sprinkling of Cotija and a drizzle of jalapeño-avocado aïoli.
- Serve with Mexican rice and whole or refried beans. Enjoy!
ARRACHERA (SKIRT STEAK TACO FILLING)
This is a steak we buy at the local Mexican store and season it with beer and sazon and grill it along with the tortillas. Serve with beans, rice, and tortillas. Use your favorite beef to make these; we use Corona. Serve on warm tortillas with rice beans, and salsa verde!
Provided by ElizabethKnicely
Categories Steak
Time 2h29m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Sprinkle each piece of skirt steak with the sazon and white pepper. Stack the seasoned steaks in a deep dish as you season them. Pour the beer over the steaks. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the steaks from the dish and discard the marinade.
- Cook the skirt steaks on the prepared grill until they are very firm, hot, and gray in the center, 7 to 10 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.5, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 101.4, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.3, Protein 32
ARRACHERA (SKIRT STEAK TACOS)
I make this every once in a while and it is fantastic. I noticed there are only a couple of recipes for this on here and neither of them call to marinade the steak in beer, which is how I've seen it done traditionally and how I was taught so I thought I'd try to describe how I make it. I also made up a chicken version that is really good too that I'll try to post eventually.
Provided by Jfoxe
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 24 tacos, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pound the skirt steak until it's flat or instead, ask the butcher to run it through the machine that flattens it out. Doing this works best.
- Season meat with Adobo, Cumin, and Pico de Gallo. I use the Adobo that has Cumin already in it and it works great.
- Rub seasoning into the meat.
- Layer meat, onions, and garlic in a deep pan or bowl and cover with beer by placing portion of meat on the bottom, top with onions (sliced so that it forms rings), chopped garlic, then repeat until all meat is used. Fill with beer of choice until everything is covered.
- Let sit for several hours or overnight.
- Cook meat on grill.
- Serve with heated corn tortillas and what ever taco toppings you prefer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 102.4, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 32.2
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use skirt steak that is at least 1 inch thick.
- If you can't find skirt steak, you can also use flank steak or hanger steak.
- To make the marinade, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Place the skirt steak in the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- When you're ready to cook the steak, preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve the steak tacos with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.
Conclusion:
Arrachera skirt steak tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party. The steak is marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and then grilled to perfection. The tacos are then topped with your favorite toppings and served with a side of beans or rice. This recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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