Skirt Steak with Elote

Simple dinner for my Wednesday night! Flavors were wonderful and all melted in my mouth together

By Sam Luck-Leonard

Skirt Steak with Elote

Ingredients

  • 1 ear of corn
  • Black beans
  • Cayenne
  • Cilantro
  • Crema
  • Cumin
  • Garlic
  • Garlic powder
  • Grapeseed oil
  • Jasmine rice
  • Lime
  • Onion powder
  • Paprika
  • Pepper
  • Salt
  • Skirt Steak

Instructions

  1. Marinate the skirt steak for at least 30 minutes in oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic and garlic powder
  2. Sear skirt steak 3-4 minutes a side on a super hot cast iron skillet. Let sit before cutting
  3. Cook 1 cup jasmine rice and 1/2 cup of black beans together with cumin and lime zest mixed in
  4. Char grill the corn over an open flame rotating frequently for about 5 minutes
  5. Plate by placing a bed of black beans and rice. Cut and spread the skirt steak over the bed. Place the corn down and season with paprika
  6. Squeeze lime juice all over the entire plate before putting crema on the corn. Top off with a couple extra lime wedges on the side and plenty of cilantro as a garnish