Grilled Beef Skirt Steak with Smoky Chipotle Salsa

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Juicy grilled skirt steak paired with a smoky chipotle salsa that balances heat and tang for a bold Tex-Mex flavor. This Mexican-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef skirt steak, olive oil, chipotle peppers in adobo for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 1.5 pounds beef skirt steak and rub with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin. Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  2. Step 2: While steak marinates, blend 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a food processor until chunky but well combined; season with a pinch of salt.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat (about 500°F). Grill the steak for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, until charred edges form and internal temperature reaches 130°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove steak and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain. Serve topped with 1/2 cup smoky chipotle salsa.

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