Basque Grilled Strip Steak
Smoke-kissed strip steak, warm heirloom-tomato relish, and crisp crushed potatoes make an elegant Basque-inspired dinner for two.
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- Total time: 50 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $32
- Calories per serving: 710 cal
- Stovetop
- Grill
Ingredients
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Organic Beef New York Strip Steak, 8 OZ1 steak (8 ounces) $12.91
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Organic Heirloom Tomatoes12 ounces $4.43
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Organic Rainbow Peppers1 red or yellow pepper $5.54
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Pee Wee Mixed Potato Bag, 16 OZ1 pound $3.99
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Organic Italian Parsley1/4 cup chopped leaves $2.29
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Organic Garlic, 3 CT2 cloves $2.69
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Water2 quarts
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Kosher salt2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon
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Extra-virgin olive oil3 tablespoons
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
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Sherry vinegar1 1/2 tablespoons
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Smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
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1.
Preheat a grill to medium-high, about 450°F. Bring 2 quarts water and 2 tablespoons kosher salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
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2.
Pat 1 Organic Beef New York Strip Steak dry. Season it evenly with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, rub with 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, and let stand for 20 minutes while you prepare the vegetables and potatoes.
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Prepare the produce:
- Cut 12 ounces Organic Heirloom Tomatoes into 1-inch-thick wedges or slabs that will fit securely in a grill basket.
- Stem, seed, and quarter 1 Organic Rainbow Pepper.
- Finely chop 1/4 cup Organic Italian Parsley leaves.
- Mince 2 Organic Garlic cloves.
Keep the tomatoes and pepper as the prepared grill vegetables; reserve the parsley and garlic as the prepared aromatics.
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4.
Add 1 pound Pee Wee Mixed Potatoes to the boiling salted water. Cook until just tender when pierced, about 15 minutes, then drain well and let steam-dry for 2 minutes.
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5.
Make the Basque vinaigrette by whisking together:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- The prepared garlic
- The prepared parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Set the vinaigrette aside.
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Toss the prepared grill vegetables with 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil. Place the pepper quarters directly on the grill and cook for 5 minutes. Put the tomatoes in a grill basket or on a sheet of heavy-duty foil, add them to the grill, and continue cooking both vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the pepper as needed until tender and charred; remove the tomatoes as soon as they are lightly marked and warmed without collapsing.
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Lightly crush each cooked potato until split but still intact, then coat them with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Grill in a grill basket or grill-safe skillet until crisp and browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
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8.
Grill the seasoned steak for about 3 minutes per side, adjusting for thickness, until the center reaches 125°F to 130°F for medium-rare. Transfer it to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes. For USDA-guideline doneness, cook the steak to 145°F and rest it for at least 3 minutes.
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9.
Roughly chop the grilled tomatoes and pepper, then fold them into the Basque vinaigrette to make the warm tomato relish.
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10.
Slice the rested steak thinly across the grain. Spoon the warm tomato relish onto two plates, arrange the steak over it, and serve the crisp grilled potatoes alongside.
Drink pairing: A savory Tempranillo complements the grilled beef, smoked paprika, and charred tomatoes.