Flank Steak With Artichoke-Potato Hash and Aleppo-Pepper Aioli
- Ready In:
- 48hrs 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 21
- Serves:
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4-6
ingredients
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AIOLI
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 teaspoon aleppo pepper (Penzey's has it)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sherry wine vinegar
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STEAK
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons aleppo pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 lbs flank steaks
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ARTICHOKE-POTATO HASH
- 1⁄2 lemon
- 8 baby artichokes, stems trimmed
- 1 1⁄4 lbs unpeeled small yellow potatoes (such as baby Dutch or Russian Banana or fingerlings)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
directions
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AIOLI:
- Mash garlic, Aleppo pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt to paste in mortar with pestle or in small bowl with back of spoon.
- Whisk in mayonnaise, olive oil & sherry wine vinegar.
- Cover & chill.
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STEAK:
- Mix thyme, Aleppo pepper, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in small bowl;. rub seasoning mixture into steak; set aside.** Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
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ARTICHOKE-POTATO HASH:
- Squeeze juice from lemon half into medium bowl of water.
- Cut 1/2 inch from tops of artichokes.
- Working with 1 artichoke at a time, break off dark outer leaves until only pale yellow leaves remain.
- Cut artichokes lengthwise in half; cut each half into 1/2-inch wedges.
- Place in lemon water to prevent browning.
- Place potatoes in large heavy saucepan.
- Add enough cold water to cover; sprinkle with salt.
- Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-high and boil until potatoes are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain & transfer to baking sheet until cool enough to handle.
- Halve or quarter potatoes.
- Drain artichokes; pat to dry well, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add artichokes and sauté until browned, about 4 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup water, thyme sprigs, and garlic.
- Cover skillet and simmer over medium heat until artichokes are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Uncover and boil until no liquid remains, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and potatoes; stir to coat.
- Add cream and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook until potatoes are heated through and browned in spots, stirring often, about 6 minutes.
- Season hash to taste with salt and pepper.
- Let stand at room temperature.
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STEAK & FINISH UP:
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Heat peanut oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over high heat.
- Add steak and cook until bottom is brown, about 2 minutes.
- Turn steak over; transfer to oven and roast until cooked to desired doneness, about 7 minutes for medium-rare.
- Transfer to work surface; tent with foil to keep warm. Let rest 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, rewarm artichoke-potato hash gently over medium heat.
- Stir in chopped chives.
- Thinly slice steak crosswise.
- Divide steak and hash among plates.
- Drizzle some aioli over steak.
- Serve, passing remaining aioli alongside.
- Now sit (collapse, if you like) and enjoy the meal with your guests or family; a nice bottle of wine, a salad and hot bread from the oven!
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