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Outside skirt steak
Calories & nutrition facts
boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 238 kcal —
- Protein 18 g 35%
- Carbohydrate 0.4 g 0%
- Fat 18 g 24%
- Saturated fat 7.4 g 37%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 65 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 71 mg 24%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 4 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.17 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 1.5 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.56 mg 43%
- Niacin (B3) 4 mg 25%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.2 mg 23%
- Vitamin B6 0.37 mg 22%
- Folate (B9) 3 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 5.5 µg 228%
- Choline 55.1 mg 10%
Minerals
- Calcium 6 mg 0%
- Iron 3.4 mg 19%
- Magnesium 19 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 140 mg 11%
- Potassium 240 mg 5%
- Zinc 4.5 mg 41%
- Copper 0.17 mg 19%
- Manganese 0.17 mg 7%
- Selenium 22.6 µg 41%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 238 | 18 g | 0.4 g | 18 g |
| 1 × oz | 113 g | 269 | 20 g | 0.4 g | 21 g |
| 1 × steak | 268 g | 638 | 47 g | 0.9 g | 49 g |
| 2 × oz | 226 g | 538 | 40 g | 0.8 g | 42 g |
| ½ × oz | 56.5 g | 134 | 10 g | 0.2 g | 10 g |
| 3 × oz | 339 g | 807 | 60 g | 1.2 g | 63 g |
| 4 × oz | 452 g | 1076 | 80 g | 1.6 g | 83 g |
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Questions about Outside skirt steak
What is outside skirt steak?
It is a long, thin cut from the plate, the underside of the ribs. Its coarse grain and rich beef flavour make it well suited to quick, high-heat cooking.
How do you cook outside skirt steak without making it tough?
Pat it dry, then sear it in a very hot pan or on a hot barbecue for about 2–4 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Rest it for a few minutes before slicing; prolonged cooking can make this thin cut chewy.
How should you slice outside skirt steak?
Look for the long muscle fibres and cut across them, not along them, into thin strips. This shortens the fibres and makes each bite easier to chew.
Should you remove the membrane from outside skirt steak?
If there is a tough, silvery membrane on the surface, slide a sharp knife beneath it and pull it away before cooking. Leave the meat itself intact; trimming off too much can remove flavour and make the thin steak harder to handle.
What dishes can you make with outside skirt steak?
It is a classic choice for fajitas: sear it whole, rest it, then slice across the grain and serve with peppers and onions in warm tortillas. It also works well in tacos or as carne asada.
How should you store outside skirt steak?
Keep it covered in the fridge and cook it within a couple of days of buying it. For longer storage, wrap it tightly to limit air exposure and freeze it; thaw it in the fridge before cooking.
What is the difference between outside and inside skirt steak?
Both are thin, flavourful cuts, but outside skirt is generally coarser-grained and fattier. Per 100 g, inside skirt steak has 171 kcal and 9.8 g fat, compared with 238 kcal and 18 g fat in outside skirt steak.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172162 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
