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20-Minute Chipotle Skirt Steak – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

20-Minute Chipotle Skirt Steak

Craving a restaurant-quality steak dinner that's ready in just 20 minutes? This Chipotle Skirt Steak is a flavor explosion, combining a perfect cast-iron sear with spicy pepper jack cheese, cool sour cream, and a zesty homemade guacamole. It's the ultimate low-carb, high-flavor m
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 810
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • For the Steak
  • 16 oz (450 g) skirt steak
  • 4 oz (113 g) pepper jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (240 g / 8.5 oz) sour cream
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 splash chipotle tabasco sauce, or to taste
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For the Homemade Guacamole
  • 2 large , ripe avocados
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp (5 g / 0.18 oz) fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Ensure your cast iron skillet is screaming hot before adding the steak. This creates a beautiful, deep brown crust without overcooking the interior.
  • Always slice skirt steak against the grain. Look for the lines running down the muscle and cut perpendicular to them for a much more tender bite.
  • To prevent your guacamole from browning, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto its surface before storing. The lime juice is also essential for this!
  • For an extra layer of flavor, marinate the steak for 30 minutes in a mix of olive oil, lime juice, and minced garlic before cooking.

Method
 

  1. Pat the skirt steak dry with paper towels and season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Place a cast iron skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke lightly.
  3. Add the olive oil, then carefully lay the steak in the hot skillet.
  4. Cook the steak for 3-4 minutes per side for a perfect medium-rare.
  5. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for at least 5 minutes.
  6. While the steak rests, prepare the guacamole. Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
  7. Add the fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mash with a fork until you reach your desired consistency.
  8. Thinly slice the rested steak against the grain into bite-sized strips.
  9. Divide the steak among four plates.
  10. Top each portion with shredded pepper jack cheese, a dollop of guacamole, and a spoonful of sour cream.
  11. Finish with a splash of chipotle tabasco and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
  12. Serve immediately with low-carb tortillas.

Nutrition

Calories: 810kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 55gFat: 61g

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