Skirt Steak - What is it?

Human Yo Yo · 01-29-2003, 04:12 AM

I've seen "skirt steak" as an ingredient in some recipes and have never heard of that cut. Is it interchangeable? Can I use london broil or sirloin in place of it? Sorry for my ignorance!

Dottie · 01-29-2003, 04:23 AM

Here's a chart you can save to your computer

http://www.manlyweb.com/food/beef/chart.html

The skirt steak is also called "fajita" cut

CopperKitty007 · 01-29-2003, 09:24 AM

I saw on the food network the other day and they said it is actually the diaphram of the cow.
Gross huh?

its4me · 01-31-2003, 04:32 PM

These are long muscles that flank the sides of the cow.
They are very versatile and flavorful, actually. You don't serve them as steak, but they are great as a 'cut up' beef ingredient in fajitas, salads, asian... whatever. Anywhere you want a good, deep, beefy flavor and you are adding a lot of seasoning and preparation so that the thin strips are the right texture.

I have made fajitas and several mexican dishes and beef with broccoli (asian) as well.

Don't be afraid!! They are inexpensive and delish!

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CopperKitty007 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 83 Gallery: CopperKitty007	skirt steak I saw on the food network the other day and they said it is actually the diaphram of the cow. Gross huh?

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01-29-2003, 04:23 AM	#2
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,560 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	Here's a chart you can save to your computer http://www.manlyweb.com/food/beef/chart.html The skirt steak is also called "fajita" cut

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its4me Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lovely Northwest US Posts: 4,331 Gallery: its4me WOE: Weight Watchers Points Plus Start Date: 4/24/11	These are long muscles that flank the sides of the cow. They are very versatile and flavorful, actually. You don't serve them as steak, but they are great as a 'cut up' beef ingredient in fajitas, salads, asian... whatever. Anywhere you want a good, deep, beefy flavor and you are adding a lot of seasoning and preparation so that the thin strips are the right texture. I have made fajitas and several mexican dishes and beef with broccoli (asian) as well. Don't be afraid!! They are inexpensive and delish!