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When you think about a crave-worthy steak dinner, do you immediately gravitate towards expensive cuts of beef, such as ribeye or filet mignon? There’s no doubt those are tender and delicious, but they are also extremely pricey, especially in this economy. Skirt steak is the next best piece of steak and honestly? Maybe better. Skirt is tender and flavorful, cooks in mere minutes and these 30 best skirt steak recipes prove you can serve it so many different ways.

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Similar in appearance to flank steak, skirt steak is a long and thin cut of beef that comes from just under the ribs.

No. While they do look similar and the cooking method is the same, flank steak is a bit thicker and wider than a skirt steak. The flank steak comes from the flank of a cow, below the area where the skirt comes from. Skirt steak has a bit more fat to it, making it a little more flavorful than a flank steak.

Skirt steak does very well with quick hot heat such as grilling or a searing hot pan. However, don’t limit yourself to those preparations. There are many delicious recipes for skirt steak in a slow cooker, air fryer, oven and even Instant Pot!

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Skirt steak should be sliced across/against the grain. Cutting across the grain ensures a more tender chew to your steak.

Skirt steak does really well in fajitas, tacos and simply grilled, with an easy sauce such as a fresh chimichurri.

Because of the rising cost of beef, skirt steak has been incorporated into some less traditional recipes too. Take a browse through these easy skirt steak recipes for some tasty and affordable dinner ideas.

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Christine is the creator of Foody Schmoody Blog. She is a wife and mother of three. She grew up with a large Italian influence in her life. She brings her love of food and the need to have quick and easy meals together in her food blog. 

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