Pepper and Poppy Rubbed Outside Skirt Steaks with Belgian Frites and Broccolini

  • Level: Intermediate
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 1 hr
  • Active: 1 hr
Do not be fooled by INSIDE skirt steaks. They are not nearly as tender and beefy as the outside skirt steak.
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Ingredients

Steak and Spice Rub:

1 outside skirt steak, membrane removed

1 teaspoon dehydrated onions

1 teaspoon poppy seeds

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon turbinado sugar

1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic

1 dried chipotle pepper or smoked jalapeño, stem removed and sliced

1 tablespoon canola oil

Kosher salt

‘Nduja Mayo:

1/2 cup Japanese mayo, such as Kewpie

1/4 cup ‘nduja

1 clove garlic, grated with a rasp grater

Belgian Frites:

Canola oil, for frying

4 russet potatoes, scrubbed, peel on

Kosher salt

Broccolini:

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 bunch broccolini

1 teaspoon minced Calabrian chile

2 cloves garlic, minced

Kosher salt

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. For the steak: Cut the skirt steak into 2 equal pieces. Combine the dehydrated onions, poppy seeds, black pepper, turbinado sugar, granulated garlic and chipotle pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the skirt steak all over with the spice rub.
  2. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil. Give the steaks a generous sprinkle of salt, then put in the hot skillet. Sear until a crust has developed, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board or plate to rest.
  3. For the ‘nduja mayo: Stir together the mayonnaise, ‘nduja and garlic until well combined. Set aside.
  4. For the frites: Fill a 6-quart heavy pot or Dutch oven two-thirds of the way full with oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F.
  5. Cut the potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick sticks. Fry the potatoes, in batches, until cooked through with little to no color, 5 to 6 minutes per batch. Transfer the potatoes with a slotted spoon or spider to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Fry a second time, in batches, until crisp and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the frites with salt.
  6. Meanwhile, heat a sauté pan with the oil over medium-high heat. Toss the broccolini in the pan and cook until tender and the tops are slightly charred, about 8 minutes. Add the Calabrian chile, garlic and salt to taste, cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the lemon juice and toss together.
  7. Slice the steak against the grain into 1/4-inch strips and serve with the frites, ‘nduja mayo and broccolini.

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