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Our Best Skirt Steak Recipes

Tender, juicy and quick to cook, skirt steak is welcome at the table any day of the week. Serve the steak as a hearty main course or use as a filling for tacos, salads and more.

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Skirt Steak with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Skirt steak has a long, flat shape so it only needs a few minutes per side to reach doneness. What to do with all that extra time? Make cheesy mashed potatoes from scratch — and get dinner on the table in well under an hour.

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Salsa-Marinated Skirt Steak Soft Tacos with Refried White Beans

Who said refried beans had to be pintos? Cannellini beans — cooked in the same skillet as salsa-marinated skirt steak — get the twice-cooked treatment, adding nutty creaminess to meaty tacos.

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FRENCH CUT STEAK Melissa d’Arabian Ten Dollar Dinners/Steak Dinner Food Network Paprika, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Skirt Steak, Vegetable Oil, Butter, Sweet Onions, White Wine, Beef Stock or Broth, Red Wine Vinegar

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French Cut Steak

The average steakhouse dinner might cost a pretty penny, but Melissa uses budget-friendly skirt steak to make it work at home. Her recipe starts with a flavor-packed rub and ends with a beefy pan sauce of sweet caramelized onions.

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Southwestern Skirt Steak with Cheese Grits

Smoky, cheesy grits are an excellent accompaniment to tender grilled steak. The best part? Because skirt steak cooks so quickly, you’ll have dinner on the table in less than 40 minutes.

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