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Recipe: Pan-seared skirt steak with mushrooms

An intensely flavorful cut, skirt steak is not known for tenderness, but it can be wonderful right from the skillet, served with a simple mushroom sauce. Select a mixture of exotic and white button mushrooms, browning them well for the most robust flavor, and spoon the sauce over seared meat. The dish takes minutes.