Beef Cooked Salsa Example / Untested

Smoked Skirt Steak Carne Asada

Name: Smoked Skirt Steak Carne Asada
Prep time: 255 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 265 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lbs outside skirt steak (~900g), trimmed; Juice of 2 fresh limes (60ml); Juice of 1 fresh orange (60ml); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tbsp soy sauce (30ml); 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (15ml); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp kosher salt

Heat

Smoky Citrus Charred

Prep Time 15 mins (+ 4 hrs marinating)

Cook Time 10 mins

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Tested Status Made 10 times

Inspiration: Northern Mexico / Sonoran Standard

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Made 10 times Marked as made!

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Salsa Duo Pairing

Cooling zucchini emulsion balances charred, marinated beef skirts.

Companion: Guacamole Falso (Fake Guacamole) →

Pairs Best With

The best protein, taco style, or dish vehicles for this flavor profile.

Charred Scallions (Cebollitas) Corn Tortillas Lime Wedges

Market Shopping List

(9 items)

2 lbs outside skirt steak (~900g), trimmed
Juice of 2 fresh limes (60ml)
Juice of 1 fresh orange (60ml)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp soy sauce (30ml)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (15ml)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp kosher salt

Preparation Steps

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MARINATE

Whisk citrus juices, garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, Worcestershire, cumin, and salt in a bowl. Pour over skirt steak and marinate 4 hours.

CHAR OVER HIGH HEAT

Preheat grill or cast-iron comal until screaming hot. Sear skirt steak 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply charred.

REST & SLICE

Rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly strictly against the grain.

Storage & Shelf Life

Refrigerate up to 4 days. Slice thinly against the grain.

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Test Session Sep 25, 2026

Vehicle: Guacamole Falso & charred onions

"Outside skirt is so much more tender than flank. Guacamole Falso paired great."