MLA American “Fiesta” Aussie Skirt Steak Salad
- Prep time 15Min
- Cook time 15Min
- Technique Grill
- Meat Beef
- Cut
- Serves 4
American “Fiesta” Aussie Skirt Steak Salad
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 1 each roughly chopped brown onion
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 bunch coriander, including stalks
For the steak:
- 2 pounds trimmed Aussie grassfed beef skirt steak
- 1 each yellow pepper, seeds and stem removed, sliced thickly lengthwise
- 1 each red pepper, seeds and stem removed, sliced thickly lengthwise
- 2 each yellow onions sliced thinly into rounds
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large quartered vine-ripened tomatoes
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Sea salt and freshly-cracked pepper to taste
To serve:
- 1 bunch washed arugula
- 14-ounce tin rinsed borlotti beans
- 2 each sliced avocados, ripe
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Method
For the marinade: Place marinade ingredients in a food processor and process until finely chopped and almost a paste. Marinate steak for at least 30 minutes in the marinade blend or up to two hours.
To cook: Preheat a chargrill over high heat. Remove steak from marinade and wipe off what you can. Cook steak pieces 2 minutes on each side for medium rare or 5 minutes for medium and set aside to rest. Wipe pan with paper towel and do not change temperature of pan. In a mixing bowl, toss capsicum, and onion with oil, salt and pepper then add to chargrill pan. Cook for 8-10 minutes until very soft, add tomatoes and cook until grilled and softened, adding the balsamic vinegar toward the end.
To serve: Place arugula on a platter, top with caramelized vegetables and beans, then add avocado slices and top with thinly sliced steak. Drizzle with some extra balsamic and olive oil and serve.
Chef Notes:
- You can serve salad rolled up as burritos in store-bought, warmed flour tortillas as a “do-it-yourself” rustic dinner in the center of the table.
- Leftovers can be wrapped up in a wrap the night before in foil and toasted the next day for lunch.
- Can serve with tinned refried beans instead of whole borlotti beans.
- You can substitute any soft cheese here such as goat cheese, grated tasty or labne (Mediterranean yogurt cheese)
Dietary Substitutions
For Keto/ Paleo/ Whole30 version:
- Replace borlotti beans with blanched and sliced green beans.
