Spice-Rubbed Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe

Name: Spice-Rubbed Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cumin; 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup olive oil; 6 pounds skirt steak

A rub of cumin, ancho chili powder, cinnamon, and paprika gives grilled skirt steak a smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor.

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Spice-Rubbed Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe

Prep 10 mins

Cook 10 mins

Active 25 mins

Marinating and Resting Time 2 hrs 5 mins

Total 2 hrs 25 mins

Serves 12 servings

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2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cinnamon
8 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup olive oil
6 pounds skirt steak

In a small bowl, mash together garlic and salt with the back of a fork. Mix in the spices. Pour in olive oil and blend until a thick paste forms.
Marinade: Rub paste over all sides of steak. Cover steak and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 12 hours.
Grill: Follow Josh Bousel's instructions for perfect grilled skirt steak : Ignite a large chimney full of coals and wait until they're covered in grey ash. Spread evenly over 1/2 of grate, leaving the other half empty. Put the cooking grate in place, cover, and allow grill to preheat for 5 minutes. Scrape cooking grates clean, then place flank steak over hot side of grill. cook until well charred, about 3 minutes. Flip steak and continue to cook until second side is well charred, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer steak to cooler side of grill, cover, and cook until the center of the steak registers 125°F on an intant-read thermometer for medium-rare, or 135° for medium, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a cutting board, tent with foil, and allow steak to rest for at least 5 minutes.
To serve, slice steak across the grain in 1/2 inch strips.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
502	Calories
34g	Fat
4g	Carbs
43g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount per serving
Calories	502
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34g	44%
Saturated Fat 11g	57%
Cholesterol 101mg	34%
Sodium 675mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 43g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 672mg	14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.