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Slow Cooked Skirt Steak with Onions

Slow Cooked Skirt Steak-and-Onions


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4.8 from 14 reviews

  • Author: Sherron Watson
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes plus overnight marinating
  • Yield: 4-6 portions 1x

Description

An easy recipe to create succulent slow-cooked steak, perfect for salads, in between grilled bread, or sauced in tacos.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 lbs skirt steak (900g)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder or 3 cloves minced (10g)
  • 1.5 teaspoons cumin (7g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (5g)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings (5g)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (5g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (2.5g)
  • 2 large onions, sliced thin (about 300g each)
  • 1/2 cup water (120ml)

Instructions

1. Marinate the Skirt Steak

  • Combine Ingredients: In a large storage bag, mix the skirt steak, garlic powder or minced garlic, cumin, salt, Italian seasonings, black pepper, and onion powder.
  • Marinate: Seal the bag and marinate the steak in the refrigerator overnight.

2. Prepare the Onions

  • Slice Onions: Thinly slice the onions. A spiralizer can be used for uniform slices.
  • Layer Onions: Place the sliced onions in the bottom of a large slow cooker.

3. Cook the Steak

  • Add Steak and Water: Lay the marinated skirt steak on top of the onions. Add 1/2 cup of water.
  • Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.

4. Serve

  • Shred the Steak: Remove the steak from the slow cooker and shred or pull it apart using two forks.
  • Plate and Serve: Serve the shredded steak on a platter with the cooked onions. Optionally, serve with gluten-free tortillas and your favorite toppings for a delicious steak taco.

Notes

  • Marinating Time: Marinate the steak overnight for the best flavor.
  • Onion Preparation: Using a spiralizer helps achieve uniform onion slices, ensuring even cooking.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve with tortillas, as a salad topping, or with a side of rice.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 200g
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg