Flank Steak with Artichoke-Potato Hash and Aleppo-Pepper Aioli
Flank Steak with Artichoke-Potato Hash and Aleppo-Pepper Aioli is Head to the store and pick up thyme sprigs, lemon, vegetable oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the heavy whipping cream you could follow this main course with the Homemade Strawberry Shortcake with Grand Marnier Whipped Cream as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Mash garlic, Aleppo pepper, and 1/4teaspoon coarse salt to paste in mortar withpestle or in small bowl with back of spoon.
Whisk in remaining ingredients. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
Mix thyme, Aleppo pepper,1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper in small bowl. Rub seasoningmixture into steak; set aside. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bringto room temperature before continuing.
Squeeze juice from lemon half intomedium bowl of water.
Cut 1/2 inch fromtops of artichokes. Working with 1 artichokeat a time, break off dark outer leavesuntil only pale yellow leaves remain.
Cutartichokes lengthwise in half; cut each halfinto 1/2-inch wedges.
Place in lemon waterto prevent browning.
Place potatoes in heavy large saucepan.
Add enough cold water to cover; sprinklewith salt. Bring to boil; reduce heat tomedium-high and boil until potatoes arejust tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
Transferto baking sheet until cool enough to handle.Halve or quarter potatoes.
Drain artichokes; pat to dry well,then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat 2tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skilletover medium-high heat.
Add artichokesand sauté until browned, about 4 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup water, thyme sprigs, and garlic.Cover skillet and simmer over mediumheat until artichokes are tender, about 5minutes. Uncover and boil until no liquidremains, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil andpotatoes; stir to coat.
Add cream andsprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook untilpotatoes are heated through and brownedin spots, stirring often, about 6 minutes.Season hash to taste with salt and pepper.DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead.
Letstand at room temperature.
Heat peanut oilin heavy large ovenproof skillet over highheat.
Add steak and cook until bottom isbrown, about 2 minutes. Turn steak over;transfer to oven and roast until cookedto desired doneness, about 7 minutes formedium-rare.
Transfer to work surface; tentwith foil to keep warm.
Meanwhile, rewarm artichokepotatohash gently over medium heat.Stir in chopped chives. Thinly slice steakcrosswise. Divide steak and hash amongplates.
Drizzle some aioli over steak.
Serve,passing remaining aioli alongside.
Recommended wine: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Steak works really well with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir. After all, beef and red wine are a classic combination. Generally, leaner steaks go well with light or medium-bodied reds, such as pinot noir or merlot, while fattier steaks can handle a bold red, such as cabernet sauvingnon. You could try Albertina Gold Medal Winner Merlot Lorilai's Reserve Wine. Reviewers quite like it with a 5 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 25 dollars per bottle.
Albertina Gold Medal Winner Merlot Lorilai's Reserve Wine
Fruit-forward flavors, with soft supple tannins and a long finish.