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Sliced marinated skirt steak showing pink interior on wooden cutting board

Charred and Juicy Marinated Skirt Steak

Bold and savory marinated skirt steak that's budget-friendly, incredibly tender, and ready in under an hour. This high-protein recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with a simple marinade and quick grilling technique.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5-2 lbs skirt steak whole piece
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.33 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • 0.25 cup red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary minced
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Sharp paring knife
  • cutting board
  • Gallon-sized resealable bag
  • Small bowl or measuring cup
  • whisk
  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Sharp chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Trim the steak by unrolling it and positioning it fat side up. Use a sharp paring knife to remove the fat cap and silverskin. Divide into 3 to 4 evenly sized pieces.
  2. Season the steak pieces with kosher salt on all surfaces, then place into a gallon-sized resealable bag.
  3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Whisk until emulsified.
  4. Pour marinade over steaks in the bag. Squeeze out air, seal, and massage to coat completely. Lay flat in refrigerator and marinate 2 to 12 hours, flipping once or twice.
  5. Thirty minutes before grilling, remove steaks from bag using tongs, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Place on a plate at room temperature.
  6. Prepare grill for high heat (at least 450°F) or preheat grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
  7. Pat steaks completely dry with paper towels, then season generously with ground pepper on all sides.
  8. Place steaks on grill in single layer with 1 to 2 inches between pieces. Cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until deep char forms.
  9. Flip steaks and grill 2 to 4 minutes on second side until internal temperature reaches 125 to 130°F for medium-rare.
  10. Transfer to cutting board and rest 10 minutes. Slice against the grain into half-inch pieces and serve immediately.

Notes

Use low sodium soy sauce if salt-sensitive. Pat steaks dry before grilling for proper browning. Don't crowd the grill to prevent steaming. Best at medium-rare (125°F) or medium (135°F). Carryover cooking raises temperature about 5°F during rest. Always slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.
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