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updated 7/18/2012 7:03:52 PM ET 2012-07-18T23:03:52

Recipe: Flank steak with chimichurri and potato salad

Ingredients
  • For the steak:
  • 1 flank steak (2-3 pounds)
  • 2 cups watercress
  • For the chimichurri:
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped oregano
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
  • 1 small shallot, finely minced
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • For the potato salad:
  • 3-4 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chives
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper
Preparation

1. Make the potato salad. Boil the potatoes until fork tender, about 8 minutes. When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, mix the potatoes, mustard, chives and mayonnaise in a bowl. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

2. Make the chimichurri. Take all the herbs and mix with the extra virgin olive oil, the lime juice and the vinegar. Set aside.

3. To complete the dish, season the flank steak with salt and pepper. In a hot sauté pan, sear the steak for about 2-3 minutes on each side (for medium rare) and let it rest for 3 minutes. Slice the steak and top with watercress. To finish, drizzle the chimichurri over the steak and serve immediately. Serve potato salad on the side.

Serving Size

Serves 2-4.

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