Mexican Skirt Steak

 

 

INGREDIENTS

2LBS Grass-fed Skirt Steak

2 Teaspoons Paprika

2 Tablespoons Chili Powder

2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic

1 Teaspoon Onion Powder

1 Tablespoon Cumin

¼ Teaspoon Coriander

1 Teaspoon Himalayan Salt

¼ Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper

¼ Cup Lime Juice

2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil

Salt and Pepper to Coat

ASSEMBLY

1. Coat all sides of the meat with salt and pepper.
2. In a medium sized mixing bowl add paprika, chili powder, minced garlic, onion powder, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, lime juice, and avocado oil. Mix well to form a paste.
3. Coat all sides of meat with the paste and marinate in a large airtight baggie for at least 8 hours.
4. When the steaks are at room temperature, preheat the grill to High Heat roughly 550° Fahrenheit.
5. Place the steaks on the grill for 4 minutes, flipping only once, then grill for an additional 3 minutes on the other side for a medium rare steak. Adjust cooking time based on personal preference.
6. Set aside for 10 minutes to let the steaks collect their juices. Do not cover.
7. Slice thin against the grain.
8. Serve with traditional taco ingredients: lettuce, cilantro, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, onion, and a gluten free tortilla or lettuce wrap.

Serves 6

HEALTH BENEFITS

Grass-fed Beef: Does it really need to be grass-fed? YES. Grass-fed beef contains significantly more omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed beef. The optimal ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids should be 2:1.   The Western Diet has excessive amounts of omega 6 fatty acids (resulting in a much higher 6 / 3 ratio) which can promote the onset of certain diseases like cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases. Increased levels of Omega 3 fatty acids can show suppressive effects. The goal is to increase your omega 3’s by getting as close to the optimal 2:1 ratio. Your brain will thank you. PLUS, it contains more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a type of fat that’s thought to reduce heart disease and cancer risk.

Garlic:  Can reduce high blood pressure, and it also contains antioxidants.  Top food for gut health – it contains prebiotic fiber, plus it’s antiviral and antifungal.

Cumin:  Increases the release of bile from the liver which helps digest fats in your gut.

Lime Juice:  Vitamin C in lime when paired with foods rich in iron (ie: Grass-fed beef) helps maximize the body’s ability to absorb iron.  Those suffering from iron-deficiency symptoms like dizziness, brittle nails, hair loss, and fatigue should add lime to their diet.