Category, DifficultyIntermediate
Grilled Skirt Steak Tostadas with Mango Chimichurri
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time2 hrs 15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time2 hrs 25 mins
 1 lb skirt steak
 ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
 1 tbsp ground cumin
 1 tbsp smoked paprika
 3 garlic cloves
 1 cup coarsley chopped fresh mango
 ½ cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs plus additional for garnish (optional)
 ¼ cup coarsely chopped white onion plus additional for garnish (optional)
 ¼ cup packed fresh parsley leaves
 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas
1

In medium bowl, whisk 1/4 cup oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, cumin, paprika and 1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper. Makes about 1/3 cup.

2

Place steak in large zip-top plastic bag; pour oil mixture over steak. Seal bag, pressing out excess air; massage in bag to coat and refrigerate at least 2 or up to 10 hours.

3

Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. In food processor, pulse garlic, mango, cilantro, onion, parsley, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice until slightly chunky, scraping down bowl occasionally; transfer to small bowl, cover and refrigerate. Makes about 1 cup.

4

Place tortillas on hot grill rack; cover and cook 2 minutes or until crisp, turning once. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on hot grill rack; cover and cook 8 minutes or until internal temperature of steak reaches 145° for medium-rare or to desired doneness, turning once. Thinly slice steak against the grain.

5

Serve steaks on tortillas topped with chimichurri garnished with cilantro and onion, if desired. Makes 8 tostadas.

Ingredients

 1 lb skirt steak
 ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
 1 tbsp ground cumin
 1 tbsp smoked paprika
 3 garlic cloves
 1 cup coarsley chopped fresh mango
 ½ cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs plus additional for garnish (optional)
 ¼ cup coarsely chopped white onion plus additional for garnish (optional)
 ¼ cup packed fresh parsley leaves
 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas

Directions

1

In medium bowl, whisk 1/4 cup oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, cumin, paprika and 1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper. Makes about 1/3 cup.

2

Place steak in large zip-top plastic bag; pour oil mixture over steak. Seal bag, pressing out excess air; massage in bag to coat and refrigerate at least 2 or up to 10 hours.

3

Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. In food processor, pulse garlic, mango, cilantro, onion, parsley, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice until slightly chunky, scraping down bowl occasionally; transfer to small bowl, cover and refrigerate. Makes about 1 cup.

4

Place tortillas on hot grill rack; cover and cook 2 minutes or until crisp, turning once. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on hot grill rack; cover and cook 8 minutes or until internal temperature of steak reaches 145° for medium-rare or to desired doneness, turning once. Thinly slice steak against the grain.

5

Serve steaks on tortillas topped with chimichurri garnished with cilantro and onion, if desired. Makes 8 tostadas.

Notes

Grilled Skirt Steak Tostadas with Mango Chimichurri