Cumin Chimichurri Skirt Steak

Cumin Chimichurri Skirt Steak

#Gluten Free #Spicy

🥘 Ingredients

  • avocado
    1 unit
  • chili pepper
    1 unit
  • cilantro
    2 c
  • corn on the cob
    2 cobs
  • cumin
    ½ tsp
  • garlic
    4 cloves
  • heirloom grape tomatoes
    1 c
  • lemon
    1 unit
  • lime
    1 unit
  • olive oil
    3 tbsp
  • pepper
    to taste unit
  • red onion
    1 unit
  • salt
    to taste unit
  • skirt steak
    1½ lbs
  • sweet potatoes
    2 lbs
  • vegetable oil
    1 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

  • baking sheet
  • small bowl
  • baking sheet
  • large pan
  • medium bowl
  1. 1
    Wash and dry all produce. Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel sweet potatoes , then cut into ½-inch cubes. Cut corn on the cob kernels from cob. Halve and peel red onion , then cut into ⅓-inch-thick slices. Mince 1 clove garlic . Mince chili pepper , removing ribs and seeds for less heat. Finely chop cilantro . Halve lemon and lime . Halve heirloom grape tomatoes .
    sweet potatoes: 2 lbs, corn on the cob: 2 cobs, red onion: 1 unit, garlic: 4 cloves, chili pepper: 1 unit, cilantro: 2 c, lemon: 1 unit, lime: 1 unit, heirloom grape tomatoes: 1 c
  2. 2
    Toss sweet potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of vegetable oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper . Roast until browned and slightly crispy, ⏱️ 20 minutes to ⏱️ 25 minutes , tossing halfway through.
    vegetable oil: 1 tbsp, salt: to taste unit, pepper: to taste unit
  3. 3
    Set aside 1 tbsp cilantro for garnish, then combine remaining cilantro, cumin , olive oil , a pinch of minced garlic and chili pepper (to taste), and a squeeze of lemon in a small bowl . Season generously with salt, pepper, and more garlic and lemon (to taste).
    cumin: ½ tsp, olive oil: 3 tbsp
  4. 4
    Toss red onion on another baking sheet with a drizzle of vegetable oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in oven until just starting to soften, about ⏱️ 5 minutes , then add corn on the cob kernels to same sheet. Return to oven and continue roasting until both are just beginning to char, about ⏱️ 7 minutes more.
  5. 5
    Heat a drizzle of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season skirt steak all over with salt and pepper. Add to pan and cook to desired doneness, ⏱️ 2 minutes to ⏱️ 4 minutes per side. Remove from pan and let rest ⏱️ 5 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
    skirt steak: 1½ lbs
  6. 6
    Halve, pit, and peel avocado , then cut into cubes. Add to a medium bowl along with corn on the cob kernels, red onion, sweet potatoes, heirloom grape tomatoes, reserved cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and any remaining chili pepper (to taste). Season with salt and pepper. Divide salad and sliced skirt steak between plates. Drizzle with chimichurri and serve.
    avocado: 1 unit