Skirt steak with lime and chipotle sauce

75 min
hard
10 ingredients

Skirt steak with lime and chipotle sauce

Skirt steak is a cut traditionally appreciated in many Latin American cultures for its intense flavor and firm texture. Originating in Mexico, this cut is also popular in countries like Argentina, where it is known as "vacío," and in Colombia, where it is commonly found under the name "sobrebarriga." The preparation with lime and chipotle sauce combines ingredients that reflect the contemporary Mexican gastronomic richness, fusing citrus and smoky flavors to highlight the essence of the meat. This recipe represents a delicious expression of Latin American culinary mestizaje.

How to Prepare Skirt Steak with Lime and Chipotle Sauce

To begin, mix the honey with the chipotle chiles in adobo, Dijon mustard, lime juice, chopped garlic cloves, cumin, allspice, and cilantro. This combination will create a marinade full of flavor and aroma.

Season to taste with salt and fresh pepper, making sure to balance the flavors so the steak is perfectly seasoned.

Marinate the skirt steak in this mixture and let it rest for at least one hour so the flavors penetrate the meat deeply.

Then, strain the marinade into a small saucepan and simmer until it boils, thus concentrating its flavors into a delicious sauce.

Grill the steak, continuously basting it with the marinade to keep the meat juicy and enhance the smoky flavor with the spicy touch of chipotle.

Finally, slice the steak against the grain for a more tender texture and pour the remaining marinade over the meat before serving. Enjoy this dish that combines the intensity of the skirt steak with a citrusy and spicy sauce that will delight your palate.

Bistec de falda con salsa de lima y chipotle

Ingredients (10)

  • Skirt Steak
  • Honey
  • Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Lime Juice
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Allspice
  • Cumin
  • Cilantro
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper

Instructions (13 steps)

  1. 1 Mix honey with chilies
  2. 2 mustard
  3. 3 lime juice
  4. 4 garlic
  5. 5 cumin
  6. 6 allspice
  7. 7 and cilantro
  8. 8 Season to taste with salt and pepper
  9. 9 Marinate the steak for at least 1 hour
  10. 10 Strain the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer
  11. 11 Grill the steak
  12. 12 basting it with the marinade
  13. 13 Slice the steak against the grain and pour the remaining marinade over the meat