Sunday, September 2, 2012

Bloody Mary Skirt Steak #SundaySupper

Happy Labor Day Weekend! It's time to fire up the grill and invite your friends over for a potluck!  Don't know what to bring?  No problem! That's where the #SundaySupper crew comes in. This week, we have lots of amazing ideas for any party. From appetizers, to drinks, to sides, to the main course, and yes-- even dessert, we've got you covered.

I decided to make my famous Bloody Mary Skirt Steak. If you're not able to find a skirt steak, you can easily use a flank steak as well.  I like this recipe because it's simple, and it takes a cheaper cut of meat and turns it into something special.  The marinade adds a subtle flavor to the meat.  It's mild enough that even kids will like this!

Ingredients
  • 1 skirt steak (or flank steak)
  • 2 cups of vegetable juice like V8
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp horseradish
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 15 shakes of Tabasco sauce
  • Juice from 2 limes
  • Black pepper to taste

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for the steak. Mix well.  Place the steak in a 1 gallon plastic freezer bag.  Pour the mixture over the steak.  Seal the bag and make sure the steak is coated in the liquid.  Place in the refrigerator so that the steak is flat and soaking in the mixture on all sides.  Marinate for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight.  Every few hours, turn the bag.

When time to grill, discard the marinade and pat the steak dry with a paper towel.  Place on a very hot grill, and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side. (if using a flank steak, it will need longer to cook-- likely 5-6 minutes per side) 




Make sure the grill is nice and hot so that you get a good sear on the meat


After grilling, let the meat rest for a few minutes.  When serving cut into portions by slicing against the grain of the meat. Serve with your favorite sides. I suggest a nice salad and maybe even corn on the cob!




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30 comments:

  1. Marinated flank steak is one of my favs. I'll have to try this one soon.

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  2. You can't go wrong with these! Gorgeous photos too!

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  3. Looks delicious. I think a bloody mary on the side would really compliment it :)

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    1. A bloody mary on the side compliments everything, right?

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  4. LOVE skirt steak for grillin' and this marinade sounds awesome. I guess vodka on the side would complete the meal, right? ;-)

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  5. Must try your marinade immediately! This steak would be the perfect tailgate food.

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  6. I have to give this marinade a try. It sounds - and looks - so delicious!

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  7. I love skirt steak...it's what we use for making steak tacos. And I am SOOOO trying this next time I pick some up. I love the sound of it. Just mouthwatering!

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    1. Skirt is perfect for tacos! In our house, we make sure to over-buy so that we can use the leftovers for salad the next day.

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  8. Skirt steak is amazing when done right. Yours looks yummy! What time should I be there? lol

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  9. How creative! And I like that you could use a cheaper cut of meat with this.

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    1. Exactly! Save a little money on the cut and with the right marinade, you'll never know the difference!

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  10. What a great steak - so full of flavor with the marinade!

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  11. How fantastic! I'd have to use flank steak since skirt steak is hard to come by around here, but the marinade looks incredible. Happy #SundaySupper!

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  12. Your marinade sounds perfect! I must give it a try soon! :)

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  13. My boys love flank steak. I can't wait to try this recipe. Thank you for sharing during #SundaySupper

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  14. I love a good Bloody Mary and with a Flank Steak that's even better!!

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  15. This recipe will come in handy when I need to spice up steak , next time I make it ! Thanks for sharing :)

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  16. Skirt steak is my favorite meat cut to grill and this marinade is wonderful! I would even add a little vodka to it...

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  17. Skirt steak is one of the things I miss the most about living in Texas, it isn't a common cut of meat to get here in Texas. But if I can get ahold of some I must give this recipe a try.

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    1. We are really lucky that we have a great butcher in town. I had made this with flank steak for many years, but since the butcher showed up, I can now get skirt any day of the year. It's been wonderful!

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  18. Wow...this look so delicious. Love the way you grill it!

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  19. Love this marinade! Looks delicious!

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  20. That steak looks perfect and deliciously juicy. Yum!

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  21. I love this idea Melanie. I am so copying this one. I love spicy blood marys and steak. What a great combo!

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    1. If you like spicy, and I know you do, I would add spicy to the marinade to kick it up more. If you aren't opposed to all the salt in V8, you could even use Spicy V8. I've done this many times with varying degrees of heat- but my family tends to be "mild" and prefers this version the best.

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  22. Love the marinade! Sounds yummy!
    Jamie @ www.mamamommymom.com

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