Spicy Hoisin Skirt Steak Recipe

Name: Spicy Hoisin Skirt Steak Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 cup quick-cooking brown rice; canola oil; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 teaspoon sriracha or other hot pepper sauce; 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak; 1 English cucumber; 2 scallions; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup salted roasted peanuts

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Real Simple•Updated: June 8, 2015 8:34 pm EST

Before you burn that huge rack of ribs to a crisp, ease your way back into grilling season by mastering an easy skirt steak recipe. The cut's thickness minimizes the guessing game, while still providing all the meaty, smoky flavor that made you fire up the grill in the first place. This Asian-influenced marinade adds a spicy umami kick perfect to pair with a simple cucumber salad.

Spicy Hoisin Skirt Steak Recipe

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Prep Time

15

minutes

Cook Time

10

minutes

Servings

4

Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup quick-cooking brown rice
canola oil
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sriracha or other hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 pounds skirt steak
1 English cucumber
2 scallions
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup salted roasted peanuts

Directions

Heat the grill to medium-high. Cook the rice according to the package directions.
Meanwhile, oil grill. In a small bowl, stir together the hoisin and sriracha. Brush the mixture on the steak and grill, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
In a medium bowl, toss the cucumber and scallion whites with the vinegar, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Serve with steak and rice and sprinkle with the peanuts and scallion greens.