Arrachera

Name: Arrachera
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1kg skirt steak; Juice of 3 limes and 1 orange; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tbsp Worcestershire or Maggi-style seasoning and a splash of beer; Black pepper, oregano and cumin; Spring onions (cebollitas), for grilling; Corn tortillas, guacamole and salsa

Arrachera/ah-rah-CHEH-rah/

Also known as: Arrachera Asada, Mexican Skirt Steak, Arrachera Marinada

About this dish

Skirt steak marinated with lime, garlic and spices, grilled quickly over charcoal and sliced, served with tortillas, grilled onions and salsa.

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Ingredients

🥩1kg skirt steak

🍋Juice of 3 limes and 1 orange

🧄4 garlic cloves, crushed

🫙2 tbsp Worcestershire or Maggi-style seasoning and a splash of beer

🌿Black pepper, oregano and cumin

🧅Spring onions (cebollitas), for grilling

🌮Corn tortillas, guacamole and salsa

Method

Serves 2

Mix the citrus, garlic, seasoning, beer and spices.

Marinate the steak for 2–4 hours.

Grill over very hot charcoal for 3–4 minutes per side.

Grill the spring onions alongside until charred.

Rest the meat, slice against the grain and serve with tortillas and salsa.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Arrachera comes from northern Mexico, especially Nuevo León, where it is the centrepiece of the Sunday carne asada.

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