- 8
- 140 mins
- 185 mins
Ingredients
- 2 medium tomatoes (about 1 pound), cut into thick wedges
- 1/2 large red onion, cut into thick wedges
- 1 small or 1/2 large jalapeno
- 1 small clove garlic, unpeeled
- 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped canned chipotles in adobo (with some of the sauce), plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup canola or other neutral oil
- 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Preparation
Step 1
For the roasted tomato salsa: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. (Or prepare a grill for high heat.)
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the tomatoes, onions, jalapeno and garlic on the parchment. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, then remove the onions and garlic and set aside; peel the garlic. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast the jalapeno and tomatoes until charred and soft, about 15 minutes more.
(Or, if making on the grill, place the vegetables on a perforated pan or aluminum foil on the hot grill. Cook, covered and turning when necessary, until all the vegetables are evenly charred and soft. The tomatoes and jalapeno will take longer than the garlic and onions, so remove everything as it finishes cooking.)
Transfer all the vegetables to a blender and add the cilantro, chipotles with adobo sauce and salt. Blend on medium speed until a uniform puree has formed. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified and completely incorporated. If the consistency of the salsa is too thick, add some water 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more chipotle if desired. Let cool before using, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until needed. The salsa will keep for up to 1 week.
For the skirt steak: Season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Toss with some of the roasted tomato salsa and marinate, refrigerated, for at least 1 1/2 hours and up to overnight. Reserve the remaining salsa for serving.
Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat.
Remove the steak from the marinade and let any excess marinade drip off. Grill 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest for 5 to 7 minutes.