The Most Flavorful Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Ready in 30 minutes, this Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce is a quick and easy grilled dinner. The simple seasoning of the skirt steak pairs perfectly with the savory herbs in the homemade chimichurri sauce.

Easy & Flavorful Grilled Steak

I originally made this grilled skirt steak with chimichurri sauce a few years ago as a well to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with something beyond tacos and fajitas. It turned out to be so good that it’s become a family favorite and one of my go-to recipes for the grill.

Including the time it takes the chimichurri sauce to rest, this recipe comes together in just over 30 minutes. Pair it with some vegetables or a salad and maybe some fries and you have a steak dinner that will rival anything you could order in a steakhouse. My mouth is just watering thinking about this!

What is Skirt Steak?

Skirt steak is a long and thin cut of beef from just under the rib section. It’s quick-cooking and often used in fajitas. It’s best when cooked for a short period of time over high heat.

This cut of meat is typically served sliced versus everyone getting their own steak. It’s perfect for fajitas, tacos, and salads. It can be marinated or, as we do in this recipe, simply seasoned and accompanied by a sauce or salsa for additional flavor.

What You’ll Need

The best grilled skirt steak doesn’t require a bunch of ingredients or even anything special. This recipe thrives on fresh herbs, a good cut of meat, and basic seasoning!

• Fresh herbs – Chimichurri sauce is made of fresh flat-leaf parsley, cilantro, and oregano.
• Garlic – Fresh garlic is key to a flavorful chimichurri.
• Red wine vinegar – Adds a slight tang to the chimichurri sauce.
• Red pepper flakes – Adds the tiniest amount of heat to the sauce.
• Lime – Fresh lime juice balances out the red wine vinegar and amplifies the fresh herbs.
• Olive oil – Added to the skirt steak before grilling.
• Salt & pepper – The only seasoning required on the skirt steak.
• Skirt steak – The star of the show! You can also use flank steak in this recipe, as the two cuts are similar.

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How to Make Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

While this may sound and look like a fancy meal, the truth is that this grilled skirt steak is so easy to make. Just 3 steps and this delicious meal will be on your plate.

• Make the chimichurri sauce. Chop the herbs and garlic, then place them in a food processor with the vinegar, lime juice, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Process to combine, slowly adding the olive oil until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and let chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
• Grill the steak. Season both sides of the skirt steak with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
• Serve. Serve slices of the skirt steak topped with chimichurri sauce.

Tips for Success

For perfectly grilled, flavorful skirt steak be sure to keep these tips in mind.

• Make sure the grill is hot before adding the steak. The grill should be preheated and hot before the steak is placed on it, to ensure proper cooking.
• Keep an eye on the skirt steak. Skirt steak cooks very quickly – you’re looking at a max of 4-5 minutes per side. This is not a steak you want to leave on the grill and forget about while you prepare the sides.
• How to tell when skirt steak is done cooking. The best way to tell when steak is done is to use an internal thermometer. For medium rare steak, remove it from the grill when it reaches 130F. It should be dark brown on the outside.
• Cut against the grain. Before slicing the skirt steak, allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Then cut it against the grain into thin slices before serving.

Serving Suggestions

This easy grilled steak pairs well with so many dishes. For a filling but light dinner, I’ll often serve it with a salad, whether it’s a basic side salad or something more seasonal like a watermelon and feta salad, and potatoes. I love these baked loaded potato wedges, which are reminiscent of a steakhouse baked potato, and these chipotle sweet potato fries add a great flavor to the plate as well.

You can also use this steak atop a salad (similar to what I did in my steak fajita salad) or heat up some corn tortillas and turn it into tacos.

How to Store Leftovers

Leftover skirt steak will last in the fridge for up to 3 days. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or foil or place it in an airtight container. Chimichurri will stay fresh for up to 5 days.

Leftover skirt steak is great in omelets, salads, sandwiches, wraps and more. I prefer eating it cold to reheating it as the microwave will dry it out.

More Easy Grilled Dinners:

• Grilled Steak Fajita Salad
• Grilled Fish Tacos with Mango Dressing
• Juicy Balsamic Grilled Chicken Kabobs
• The Best Grilled Pizza
• Easy Grilled Steak Gyros

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