Smoky and Fiery Skirt Steak with Avocado-Oregano Relish

Categories: Steak

Ingredients

• Smoky and Fiery Dressing:
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 chipotle chiles in adobo
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• Avocado-Oregano Relish:
• 2 ripe Hass avocados, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
• Juice of 2 limes
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Grilled Skirt Steak:
• 2 lbs. skirt steak, cut crosswise into 3 equal pieces
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Dressing:

2. Combine the vinegar, garlic, chiles, honey, salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil and blend until emulsified. Add the cilantro and pulse 2 times just to incorporate.

3. Relish:

4. Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.

5. Steak:

6. Heat your grill to high.

7. Brush the steak with the oil and season both sides with the salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, for 6 to 8 minutes, until slightly charred and cooked to medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

8. Cut the meat against the grain into 1/2-inch slices. Drizzle each serving with dressing and top with 2 tbsp of the avocado relish. Serve the remaining relish on the side.

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