Skirt Steak vs. Flank Steak

What’s the difference between skirt steak and flank steak?

Although we prefer the beefier flavor of skirt steak, it's not as widely available as flank steak, which will also work well in our Skirt Steak Fajitas. Both steaks share similar characteristics (long and thin and very flavorful), so how do you tell them apart? Skirt steak is narrower, and the grain runs crosswise. Flank steak is wider, and the grain runs lengthwise. When shopping for skirt steak, choose fattier cuts, which will add a lot of flavor to the fajitas. If using flank steak, cut the meat into thirds lengthwise rather than in half crosswise.