Arrachera Recipe (Mexican Skirt Steak + Tacos)

Arrachera Recipe (Mexican Skirt Steak + Tacos)

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This arrachera recipe makes tender Mexican skirt steak tacos with a zesty citrus marinade, grilled to perfection and packed with bold, Mexican-style flavor.

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Cooking tools:

  • Blender
  • Food processor
  • Molcajete
  • Grill
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Meat tenderizer
  • Zip-top bag
  • Plastic wrap
  • Dish
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Airtight container
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds skirt steak ((900 g))
  • ½ cup lime juice (add a splash of orange or lemon; pineapple juice is fine in small amounts)
  • 1/3 cup Mexican lager (lighter beer, like Corona, Modelo, or Sol)
  • 3-4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ¼ small white onion (roughly chopped (plus extra for serving))
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (loosely packed - up to ½ cup if you love cilantro)
  • 1 serrano (or milder jalapeño, chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce or Worcestershire (OPTIONAL, for an umami boost)
  • Warm corn or flour tortillas
  • Chopped white onion
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Grilled spring onions (cebollitas, traditional and highly recommended)

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