Garlic rubbed skirt steak and Vidalia onions with peanut romesco is an unforgettable combination that you will want to revisit over and over. Prepared with just a few simple pantry staples, this dish is sure to please both weeknight and weekend diners alike with its stunning presentation and tantalizing flavors. The incredibly easy peanut romesco elevates this dish far beyond the everyday, and when combined with the tender steak and sweet onions, creates a mouthwatering and addictive experience.
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GARLIC-RUBBED SKIRT STEAK AND VIDALIA ONIONS WITH PEANUT ROMESCO
In this age of seasonless grocery stores, where strawberries and squash are always available, Vidalia onions remain a spring treat, with a harvest from late April through mid-June. Every spring, without fail, many Southerners buy a big mesh sack of these sweet onions and store them knotted in panty hose in a cool, dry place for as long as they'll last. Here their unique sweetness provides a great complement to rich steak and tangy romesco sauce. The sauce makes about 2 cups and can be easily doubled for a crowd. Skirt steak is a thin, long cut of beef from the diaphragm muscles of the cow (when purchasing, you may need more than one steak, as they are generally sold in pieces). It is very lean and fibrous with an intense beefy flavor, and is often used in fajitas (the Spanish word fajita means "belt" or "cummerbund," referring to the long beltlike shape of the steak). Skirt steak is best cooked over very high heat and should only be cooked to rare or medium-rare for the tenderest texture; when you serve, cut across the grain of the meat. You may use other steaks such as flank or hanger in this recipe with equally delicious results.
Provided by Virginia Willis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To prepare the steak, using paper towels, pat the steak dry and place in a large bowl; slather the garlic paste and olive oil all over the meat, turning to coat. Add the onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- To make the romesco sauce, grind the peanuts in a food processor. Add the roasted peppers, tomato puree, garlic, bread, and paprika. Process into a paste. Add the vinegar and pulse to blend. With the motor running, gradually pour the oil through the feed tube in a steady stream until the mixture thickens like mayonnaise. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper and then transfer to a serving bowl.
- When ready to grill the steak, scrape any excess garlic off the beef and discard. If using a charcoal grill, prepare the fire using about 6 pounds of charcoal and burn until the coals are completely covered with a thin coating of light gray ash, 20 to 30 minutes. Spread the coals evenly over the grill bottom, position the grill rack above the coals, and heat until medium-hot (when you can hold your hand 5 inches above the grill surface for no longer than 3 or 4 seconds). If using a gas grill, turn all the burners to High, close the lid, and heat until about 500 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes. If using a grill pan, heat the pan over medium-high heat.
- Cut the steak into one or more pieces if it is very large. Grill the meat and onions over direct heat until char lines appear, the meat is done to taste, and the onions are tender and charred, 3 to 5 minutes per side. (A vegetable basket will help keep the onions from falling through the grates if you're cooking over a gas or charcoal grill.) Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing it across the grain. Serve the steak and onions with the romesco sauce on the side.
- Cook's Note: To prepare the garlic paste, place the unpeeled garlic on a cutting board, broad-side down, set the flat side of a chef's knife on top, and give the knife a quick whack with the palm of your hand to crush each clove. Remove the papery skin and trim away the tough basal plane at the end of the clove. Halve the garlic and remove any of the green shoot, if present, as it is bitter. Coarsely chop the garlic, then sprinkle it with a pinch of coarse salt. (The salt acts as an abrasive and helps grind the garlic.) Using the side of the knife like an artist's palette knife, press firmly on the cutting board and crush the garlic a little at a time. Repeat until the garlic is a fine paste.
GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK AND VIDALIA ONIONS
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat your grill. Peel and slice onions about 3/4-inch thick. Brush oil on onions, place on hot grill and cook until they are translucent. Season steaks with rotisserie blend seasoning, salt and pepper and cook on grill to desired doneness. Arrange on serving plate with onion disks in middle of plate, and serve.
SKIRT STEAKS WITH RED ONION MOJO
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine first 9 ingredients in blender. Purée until marinade is almost smooth. Arrange steaks in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour marinade over. Cover dish tightly with foil. Roast in oven 1 hour. Remove dish from oven; uncover and let steaks cool in marinade 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate in marinade overnight.
- Remove steaks from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Pour 1/3 cup oil into each of 2 heavy large skillets; heat over high heat until oil is very hot. Add 4 steaks to each skillet and cook until crisp outside, about 3 minutes per side. Drain briefly on paper towels. Arrange steaks on platter; spoon Red-Onion Mojo over. Garnish with lime slices and serve.
ROMANIAN GARLIC SKIRT STEAK
Make and share this Romanian Garlic Skirt Steak recipe from Food.com.
Provided by iris5555
Categories Steak
Time 4h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place skirt steak in shallow baking dish.
- Season generously on both sides with salt, pepper and paprika.
- Drizzle olive oil over skirt steak on both sides, patting it on with your fingers.
- Sprinkle with garlic and oregano and pat these in with your fingers.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let marinate in refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.
- Heat grill to high.
- When you're ready to cook the steak, brush the grill grate with oil.
- Place steak on the hot grate and grill until cooked to taste. (I usually turn my grill down after I put the steak on.).
- Cook about 3 to 4 minutes/side for medium rare. Steak should be nicely browned on the bottom when ready to turn.
- Transfer to platter and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
- Be sure to cut across the grain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 110.6, Sodium 114.8, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 36.1
GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH RED PEPPERS & ONIONS
This fun dish is a welcome part of our family cookouts. It makes a quick and delicious steak and vegetable combo that's ideal for lunch or dinner. -Cleo Gonske, Redding, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first nine ingredients until blended; gradually whisk in oil. Pour 1-1/2 cups marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., In a large bowl, toss remaining vegetables with 1/4 cup of the reserved marinade. Grill red onions and peppers, covered, over medium heat, 4-6 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill green onions 1-2 minutes on each side or until tender., Drain beef, discarding marinade in bag. Grill, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°); baste with remaining marinade during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Let steak stand 5 minutes., Chop vegetables into bite-size pieces; transfer to a large bowl. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices; add to vegetables and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 32g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of meat: Skirt steak is a flavorful and affordable cut of beef that is perfect for grilling. It is important to choose a skirt steak that is at least 1 inch thick so that it will cook evenly.
- Marinate the steak: Marinating the steak in a flavorful marinade will help to tenderize it and add flavor. The marinade in this recipe is made with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs.
- Cook the steak over high heat: Skirt steak should be cooked over high heat so that it gets a nice sear on the outside while remaining tender on the inside. Cook the steak for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest before slicing: After cooking, let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, resulting in a more tender and flavorful piece of meat.
- Serve the steak with your favorite sides: Skirt steak can be served with a variety of sides, such as grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
Garlic Rubbed Skirt Steak and Vidalia Onions with Peanut Romesco is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The steak is flavorful and tender, the onions are sweet and caramelized, and the peanut romesco sauce adds a creamy and nutty flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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