Balsamic Grilled Skirt Steak is juicy and flavorful, grilled to perfection for your next cookout. When served with grilled vegetables or rice, this marinated steak recipe is the patio dinner you’ve been waiting for.
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Why this Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe is a Keeper
Leave the cookbook aside and make this delicious skirt steak recipe on the outdoor grill. This cut of steak is marinated and great for grilling, and is delicious in fajitas or steak sandwiches, or as a main course on its own. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this easy steak in a simple marinade:
- 45 Minute Meal: Have this delicious summer dinner ready in less than an hour.
- Easy Ingredients: Make this recipe with just 6 ingredients, all of which can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Family Friendly: This balsamic skirt steak is the perfect delicious recipe to make for your next family cookout.
If you’re looking for more grilling recipes, try these: Grilled Steak Kabobs, London Broil on the Grill, and Grilled BBQ Ribs.
How Do I Grill Skirt Steak So It Isn’t Tough?
Skirt steak is a tough cut of beef that cooks quickly, so it’s best to cut it into thin slices before grilling so you don’t overcook it. You’ll also want to grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side for a steak that’s medium rare.
Ingredient Notes for the Best Grilled Skirt Steak
- Balsamic Vinegar: Make the skirt steak marinade with this sweet vinegar as the base. After you marinate the steak, let it rest, then slice and serve. The remaining marinade can also be used as a dressing.
- Skirt Steak: Skirt steak is best at medium or medium rare, but you can cook the steak to your preferred level of doneness. Preheat your grill, then grill on each side for 3-4 minutes for medium-rare steak on the hot grill.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Variations and Substitutions for Flank Steak
- Grill Pan: Use a grill pan to cook this recipe indoors.
- Meat Tenderizer: Use a meat tenderizer to make this cut of meat less tough.
- Red Wine Vinegar: You can substitute red wine vinegar for balsamic vinegar.
Special Equipment for this Delicious Recipe
- Grill: Grill this steak with whatever you’d like- charcoal, wood, etc. It’s the perfect recipe for outdoor cooking.
Summer Dinner Pro Tip
First sear the steaks over a hot, high flame, then move the steaks over to a cooler, unlit portion of the grill to finish cooking via indirect heat.
How to Make Balsamic Grilled Skirt Steak
These are the basic steps for making balsamic flat iron steak. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Marinate the Steak
First, combine the first 4 ingredients in a large Ziploc plastic bag. Add steak, turning to coat; seal and marinate. Let the steak rest in the marinade at room temperature for 25 minutes, turning once.
2. Preheat an Outdoor Grill and Cook the Skirt Steak
Next, preheat the grill to high heat or medium high heat. Finally, remove steak from bag; discard marinade. Then sprinkle both sides of steak with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add steak to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
3. Slice the Steak
Lastly, remove steak from pan once it’s come to medium to medium-rare. Sprinkle grilled skirt steak with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Tent with foil; let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. After you let it sit at room temperature, it’s ready to serve. Place the steak on a cutting board, then cut the skirt steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices.
Balsamic Grilled Skirt Steak FAQs
Expert Tips for Making This Steak Marinade Recipe
- Soy Sauce: Add some soy sauce to the marinade to give it an umami flavor. You can also add parsley, Kosher salt, or lemon juice to make the marinade.
- Chimichurri Sauce: Save time by making a skirt steak with chimichurri sauce.
- Grill Cover: Keep the grill cover closed while grilling the steak.
- Rest: Do not forget to let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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Balsamic Grilled Skirt Steak
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 teaspoon Dark Brown Sugar
- 1 Garlic Clove, minced
- 1 pound Skirt Steak, trimmed and cut into 4 pieces
- 1 teaspoon All Purpose Blend, divided
Instructions
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a large Ziploc plastic bag.
- Add steak, turning to coat; seal and marinate at room temperature 25 minutes, turning once.
- Remove steak from bag; discard marinade.
- Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle both sides of steak with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Add steak to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
- Remove steak from pan; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Tent with foil; let stand 5 minutes.
- Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices.
Expert Tips
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- Soy Sauce: Add some soy sauce to the marinade to give it an umami flavor. You can also add parsley, Kosher salt, or lemon juice to make the marinade.
- Chimichurri Sauce: Save time by making a skirt steak with chimichurri sauce.
- Grill Cover: Keep the grill cover closed while grilling the steak.
- Rest: Do not forget to let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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