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              Chile Marinated Skirt Steak With Onion Relish

Recipe By     : TOO HOT TAMALES  SHOW #TH6168                              
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beef

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Onion Cilantro Relish:
   1      Small         white onion -- peel/mince
   1                    serrano chile -- stemmed
                        -- seeded and minced
   2      Bunches       cilantro leaves
                        -- leaves only chopped
   1      Teaspoon      salt
                        Juice of 1 lime
   1      Tablespoon    olive oil
   4                    dried Pasilla chiles
   4                    arbol chiles
   2      Teaspoons     cumin seeds
   1                    garlic clove -- minced
   1                    jalapeno chile -- stemmed
                        -- seeded and coarsely chopped
     1/2  Cup           red wine vinegar
     1/2  Cup           olive oil
   1 1/2  Teaspoons     salt
   2      Pounds        trimmed skirt steak

                                                            
   CHILE VINEGAR MARINATED SKIRT STEAK WITH ONION CILANTRO  
RELISH    To make the relish, combine all the ingredients   
in a bowl and set aside, covered, in the refrigerator for   
up to 2 hours.                                              
    To make the marinade, remove stems of the dried         
California and arbol chiles and shake out and discard       
seeds. Place chiles in a small saucepan with enough water   
to cover. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and let sit 20  
minutes to soften. Drain and discard the water.             
    In a small frying pan over moderate heat, toast the     
cumin seeds for 2 to 3 minutes or until aromas are          
released. Combine softened chiles, garlic, cumin seeds,     
jalapeno and red wine vinegar in a blender and puree at     
high speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until thick and smooth. Add   
olive oil and salt and blend again until well mixed.        
Place skirt steak in a large shallow glass or enamel dish   
and cover with marinade. Set aside at room temperature for  
1 hour. To cook, preheat a grill or broiler. Grill steaks   
quickly for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until seared on the  
outside and pink inside. To serve, slice steaks against the 
grain on the diagonal and fan slices out on a platter.      
Serve the relish on the side. 4 servings                


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