Forums > Specific Focus > Mexican Kitchen

dleach

Aug 2, 2003, 3:23 PM

Post #1 of 4 (2562 views)

Shortcut

Arrachera Steak Recipe?

Can't Post | Private Reply

I just returned from a delightful week at Ajijic, and especially enjoyed the taste and tenderness of arrachera steak. Could you please share some recipes with me? Thanks.

David

Carron

Aug 8, 2003, 11:25 AM

Post #2 of 4 (2544 views)

Shortcut

Re: [dleach] Arrachera Steak Recipe?

Can't Post | Private Reply

We have lived in Mexico for five years and upon occasion my family wants a good ole serving of pot roast. This is an excellent cut. Caramelize garlic and onions in lard or butter. Then brown the meat well. (If necessary cut it into pieces the size of your hand or a deck of cards.) Add water, stock, or wine to cover. Simmer on top of the stove until the liquid thickens and the meat is tender and falling apart.

Serve over rice or instant potatoes.

Options:

Add tomatoes and/or jalapeños al gusto when you brown the onions. Carrots, green beans, and rings of corn will make this more like a stew.

This also works well with tortillas.

Lavanda

Aug 10, 2003, 4:22 PM

Post #3 of 4 (2521 views)

Shortcut

Re: [dleach] Arrachera Steak Recipe?

Can't Post |

The arrachera cut is the same as true fajitas.

viajera

Aug 14, 2003, 3:13 PM

Post #4 of 4 (2499 views)

Shortcut

Re: [dleach] Arrachera Steak Recipe?

Can't Post | Private Reply

Arrachera is my favorite. A skirt steak marinated in lime juice, garlic, salt, then grilled and sliced, and more lime juice squeezed over the meat after cooking. I've also had it marinated in orange juice. Do not overcook. I did a search and found a recipe on a Mexican cooking site (in Spanish) that included salsa and olive oil in the marinade.