Michael Lomonaco's Skirt Steak Tortilla with Chimichurri Sauce

By Valarie

Ingredients

• For the Chimichurri Sauce:
• 1/2 cup Olive Oil
• 3 tablespoons White Vinegar
• 2 Jalapenos (seeded and diced)
• 1 bunch Flat Leaf Parsley
• 1 clove Garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 Bay Leaf
• Sea Salt and Black Pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped Cilantro
• For the Skirt Steak:
• 2 pounds Skirt Steak
• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 package 6-inch soft Flour Tortillas
• 1 Tomato (sliced)
• 1 small Bermuda Onion
• 1 bunch Watercress (chopped coarsely)

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from beta.abc.go.com

Preparation

Step 1

step 1

ingredients 1/2 cup Olive Oil
3 tablespoons White Vinegar
2 Jalapenos (seeded and diced)
1 bunch Flat Leaf Parsley
1 clove Garlic (finely chopped)
1 Bay Leaf
Sea Salt and Black Pepper
3 tablespoons chopped Cilantro

instructions For the Chimichurri Sauce: Combine all the chimichurri ingredients in the bowl of a food processor, process for 1 minute, and set aside. The chimichurri may be prepared and kept refrigerated well it is used and may be prepared 3 days in advance. Be sure to keep refrigerated, and it will last for up to a week.

step 2

ingredients 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 pounds Skirt Steak

instructions For the Skirt Steak: Preheat a grill for 15 minutes or cast iron skillet over medium heat for a minute before adding 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season the skirt steak with kosher salt and sear the first side for 2 to 3 minutes before turning to cook the second side. Cook to the desired degree of doneness. Remove and allow to rest.

step 3

ingredients

instructions Serve by slicing the skirt steaks into thin slices, always cutting the steaks against the grain of the meat for maximum tenderness. Place the sliced steak on a platter and drizzle chimichurri sauce over the top.

step 4

ingredients 1 package 6-inch soft Flour Tortillas
1 Tomato (sliced)
1 small Bermuda Onion
1 bunch Watercress (chopped coarsely)

instructions Warm the tortilla in an oven, skillet or on the grill before serving on a platter. The sliced skirt steak is perfect when rolled in soft flour tortillas and served with sliced tomato, onion and watercress.

Helpful Tips:
1. Choose a skirt steak when you are looking for a cost efficient cut of meat with great marbling and flavor.
2. Chimichurri is a traditional Argentinian condiment similar to a salsa verde. Use a dry bay leaf in the sauce, but don't forget to remove the center stem.
3. Cut the steak across the grain for a tender piece of meat.

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