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Skirt Steak with Spicy Rice and Beans

Dec 02, 2019 admin

This skirt steak with spicy rice and beans is so filling and delicious! We garnished this steak with rice and beans with a crisp salad of microgreens and edible flowers.

Grade:

Serves: 4

Cost: $4.66 per serving

Skill Level: Easy

Time to Make: About 1 hour (30 minutes inactive)

Ingredients for Skirt Steak with Spicy Rice and Beans

Spicy Rice and Beans

1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil

1 yellow onion, peeled and diced

1 jalapeo pepper, trimmed and diced

8 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and sliced

2 ounces tequila (optional)

1 cup brown rice (or white rice, cook time will vary)

A few generous shakes each of: Cumin powder, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne powder, and Mexican oregano

2 bay leaves

2 cups chicken stock, plus more as needed

1 15-ounce can of black beans, drained

Salt and pepper to taste

Skirt Steak:

Neutral cooking oil, for frying

1 pound skirt steak

Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

1/2 cup microgreens

1 serrano pepper, trimmed and thinly sliced into rounds

Edible flowers, optional

Method

Start the Spicy Rice and Beans:

In a wide pot, heat the oil over medium-high. Once hot, add the onion and jalapeo pepper and cook, stirring often, for 7-8 minutes until golden brown.

Cook the Mushrooms:

Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until well-browned all over. Season with salt and pepper.

Pour the tequila into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated.

Assemble the Spicy Rice and Beans:

Add the rice to the vegetables and season with the spices. Add the bay leaves. Pour in the chicken stock and scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom.

Add the drained black beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-50 minutes (depending on rice variety). Stir the mixture occasionally and add more liquid as needed to keep it from sticking to the bottom.

Cook the Steak:

About 10 minutes before the rice is done, sear the skirt steak. Pat the steak dry and season all over with salt and pepper.

Heat the neutral cooking oil in a skillet over high heat. Once the oil is very, very hot add the steak and cook without moving for 3-5 minutes (depending on thickness). Flip and cook until desired internal temperature is reached, about 3-4 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.

Thinly slice the steak against the grain or dice the steak into cubes, if desired.

Prepare the Garnish:

In a bowl, combine the microgreens, flowers, and Serrano pepper. Drizzle with a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil, juice from the lime, and salt and pepper.