Pickle brined skirt steak with ranch salad
An easy way to tenderise skirt steak
Serves
4
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Oh, have we got the little secret to make your skirt steak tender every single time. We’re talking about a pickle brine soak… yes, you heard right! That tangy goodness not only tenderises the steak but packs it full of flavour. Pair it with golden roast potatoes and a crisp iceberg lettuce salad, and you’ve got yourself a family dinner winner that’s easy, delicious, and just a bit cheeky. This recipe is perfect for those busy nights when you want something impressive without the fuss. Trust me, once you try this, your family will be asking for it again and again!
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600g Quality Mark beef skirt steak
1 cup brine
from the a jar of gherkins or dill pickles1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil
500g Agria potatoes
peeled and cut into chunks2 Tbsp olive oil
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp dried thyme
1 iceberg lettuce
chopped1 Lebanese cucumber
cut into chunks1 capsicum
cut into chunks½ red onion
thinly sliced1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
Method
Place steak in a dish or zip-lock bag with the pickle brine. Cover and refrigerate for 12–24 hours.
Remove 30 minutes before cooking, pat dry, and season with paprika, garlic powder, and pepper
Preheat oven to 200°C fan bake.
Boil potatoes for 10 minutes in salted water, then drain and let steam dry.
Toss with olive oil, salt, herbs, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy
Remove the steak from the brine, pat dry and sprinkle over the paprika, garlic powder and pepper.
Heat a pan with olive oil until hot. Sear steak for 2–3 minutes per side (medium-rare).
Rest for 5–10 minutes, then slice against the grain.
Combine lettuce, cucumber, capsicum, and onion in a large bowl.
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar.
Shake well and drizzle over the salad.
Pro tip:
Skirt steak is sometimes called flank steak and if you can’t find it, please chat to your friendly butcher.
Nutrition Information per Serving (503g)
This nutrition analysis is based on 4 serves.
