Beef skirt is a wonderfully flavourful cut that responds beautifully to simple cooking.
In this recipe, the beef is quickly seared and served rare, then sliced into a light herb broth that’s packed with fresh flavour. It’s a comforting yet surprisingly light dish, where the richness of the beef is balanced by fragrant herbs and a delicate, savoury stock.
Ingredients (serves 3–4)
- 500-600g beef skirt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the herb broth
- 750ml good quality beef or chicken stock
- 1 small onion, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
- 1 small piece of ginger (optional), sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- A handful fresh parsley
- A handful fresh coriander
- A few sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 spring onion, finely sliced
- Squeeze of lemon juice
Method
1. Prepare the broth
In a saucepan, gently heat the stock with the onion, garlic and ginger. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes so the flavours develop. Add the soy sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice, then keep the broth warm on a low heat.
2. Cook the beef
Season the beef skirt generously with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a heavy frying pan over a high heat. Sear the beef for about 2-3 minutes on each side, keeping it rare in the centre.
Remove from the pan and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
3. Slice the beef
Slice the skirt steak thinly against the grain so the meat stays tender.
4. Assemble the dish
Scatter the fresh herbs and spring onion into bowls. Arrange the slices of rare beef on top, then ladle over the hot broth so the herbs release their aroma.
Serving suggestion
This works beautifully as a lighter supper or starter. A slice of crusty bread or a small bowl of steamed rice alongside the broth makes it feel a little more substantial.
Find the right cut
A good piece of beef skirt makes all the difference here. Here at Parson’s Nose, their butchers prepare carefully sourced cuts that are perfect for quick cooking and slicing thinly. If you’re planning this dish, it’s well worth stopping by one of the our shops to pick up skirt steak and get advice from the team. You can find us in Fulham, Putney, and South Kensington, where we offer in store click and collect.
Otherwise, you can shop online today and order directly to your door.
