Grilled Skirt Steak with Cilantro Pesto

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice ((about 2 limes))
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic ((about 3 cloves))
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups loosely packed cilantro
• 1/3 cup cotija cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lime juice ((about 1 1/2 limes))

Steps

1. 1

   Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients except for the skirt steak.

2. 2

   Marinate in the fridge: Place the skirt steak in a large baking dish or gallon size zip lock bag and pour the marinade on top. Turn the steak a few times until it's completely coated with marinade and refrigerate for 2 to 6 hours. Do not marinate for longer than 8 hours because the meat will start to break down.

3. 3

   Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F-450°F) for direct-heat grilling.(For gas grilling, simply light all the burners on high, close the lid and let the grill heat up for 5-10 minutes.) (For charcoal grilling, the process is a bit more involved but the flavor is worth it. Here's a super-quick read with step-by-step photos on how to start a charcoal grill.)

4. 4

   Prepare the steak: Remove steak from marinade and discard any excess marinade. Pat steak dry with paper towels and season lightly with coarse salt and black pepper on both sides.

5. 5

   Grill the steak: Grill the skirt steak with the lid closed for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare, or longer depending on the thickness and your desired doneness.

6. 6

   Rest and Slice: Transfer the grilled steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain and serve with cilantro pesto.

7. 7

   Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse until mostly smooth.