Crowd pleasers · Inspired by Fellow Cooks
Flavor profile adapted from Raikes Beef Co.
Citrus-Cumin Inside Skirt Steak
Bright, savory and packed with bold flavor, this citrus and cumin marinated Inside Skirt Steak is a fast-cooking crowd-pleaser. The lime and soy marinade seasons the meat and adds a bright, savory edge, and slicing thin against the grain keeps every bite tender. It's ideal for tacos, fajitas or protein-packed salad bowls.
TimeAbout 20 minutes, plus 2+ hours marinating (estimate)
EaseEasy
CutInside Skirt Steak
Target125–130°F
Ingredients
- Legacy Maker Farms 1876 Single-Source1 lb Inside Skirt Steak
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- Zest and juice of 1 fresh lime
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp black pepper
Method
- 1In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, lime zest, lime juice, brown sugar, cumin, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 2Place the skirt steak in a sealable bag or shallow dish, pour the marinade over the meat, and submerge completely. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- 3Heat an outdoor grill or cast-iron grill pan to high direct heat (500°F+).
- 4Remove steak from marinade and cook hot and fast—roughly 2–3 minutes per side—until nicely charred on the outside and medium-rare inside.
- 5Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly strictly perpendicular to the direction of the muscle fibers.
125–130°F
Cook to temperature, not timePull steaks at 125–130°F for medium-rare. Dry-aged beef cooks a little faster, so check early. The USDA recommends 145°F with a 3-minute rest.
Crowd pleasers · Inspired by Fellow Cooks
Flavor profile adapted from Raikes Beef Co.
Citrus-Cumin Inside Skirt Steak
Bright, savory and packed with bold flavor, this citrus and cumin marinated Inside Skirt Steak is a fast-cooking crowd-pleaser. The lime and soy marinade seasons the meat and adds a bright, savory edge, and slicing thin against the grain keeps every bite tender. It's ideal for tacos, fajitas or protein-packed salad bowls.
TimeAbout 20 minutes, plus 2+ hours marinating (estimate)
EaseEasy
CutInside Skirt Steak
Target125–130°F
Ingredients
- Legacy Maker Farms 1876 Single-Source1 lb Inside Skirt Steak
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- Zest and juice of 1 fresh lime
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp black pepper
Method
- 1In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, lime zest, lime juice, brown sugar, cumin, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 2Place the skirt steak in a sealable bag or shallow dish, pour the marinade over the meat, and submerge completely. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- 3Heat an outdoor grill or cast-iron grill pan to high direct heat (500°F+).
- 4Remove steak from marinade and cook hot and fast—roughly 2–3 minutes per side—until nicely charred on the outside and medium-rare inside.
- 5Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly strictly perpendicular to the direction of the muscle fibers.
125–130°F
Cook to temperature, not timePull steaks at 125–130°F for medium-rare. Dry-aged beef cooks a little faster, so check early. The USDA recommends 145°F with a 3-minute rest.