Steak frites get reimagined with a South American twist when delicious skirt steak gets drizzled with a bright green and vibrant chimichurri. Twice-cooked wedges of potato come out fluffy on the inside with a golden crunchy exterior.
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 1 hr 35 min |
| Active: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cajun spice (this typically is very salty, so adjust additional salt accordingly)
- 1/2 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
- Chimichurri, recipe follows
- French Fry Wedges, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 small shallot, finely diced
- 3 potatoes, skin-on, each cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
- Canola oil, for frying
- Kosher salt
- Cajun spice, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat.
- Sprinkle the steak with salt, pepper, Cajun spice and paprika. Cook on the grill to desired doneness. Slice and serve with the Chimichurri and French Fry Wedges.
- Whisk together the cilantro, parsley, oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes and shallot in a medium bowl. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Add the potatoes to a bowl and cover with water. Let soak for 30 minutes, changing the water halfway through. Drain and pat dry.
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven fitted with a deep-fry thermometer to 325 degrees F.
- Fry the wedges until barely cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove with a wire strainer to a cooling rack set in a baking sheet and let cool to room temperature.
- When ready to eat, bring the oil to 375 degrees F. Fry the wedges again until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove with a wire strainer to the cooling rack and season generously with the salt and Cajun spice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 1070 |
| Total Fat | 90 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Cholesterol | 111 mg |
| Sodium | 983 mg |
Reviews
We made this after seeing the episode and it was outstanding, twice fried frites and steak with that chimichurri.. 5 stars for sure.
The Chimichurri sauce was easy and tasted great. The steak and frites also tasted good, Love your show.
can you freeze the chimichurri? how long will it last in the refrigerator?
Chimichurri is delicious. We used flank steak. But I did frozen potato wedges in the oven. The seasoning for the steak is spot on!! Love this new show.
Made all of this today from the Sept 30 Episode. Doubled the recipe for a surprise birthday lunch – it was amazing. Made the Avo toast as well and all the guest were so complimentary. Delicious!
Delicious recipe! The flavors explode. True mouth party. Thanks for great recipe!!!