Marinated Flank Steak with Ricotta Whipped Mashed Potatoes
Argentinean marinated flank steak with grilled spring onions, ricotta whipped mash potatoes and served with a smoky red Chimichurri sauce. Chimichurri pronounced “chim-ee-choo r-ee”
Ingredients
1 flank steak
1 jar pre-made tomatillo salsa
1 lb. Lamb’s Supreme® Original mashed potatoes (M16)
1/4 cup cream
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 1/2 Tbsp. butter
1 bunch green onions
2 limes - sliced
1 bunch fresh oregano
Red Chimichurri Sauce:
4 tsp. black pepper
8 tsp. kosher salt
8 tsp. crushed red chili flakes
4 Tbsp. smoked paprika
8 Tbsp. dried oregano
16 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 bundles cilantro
8 bundles parsley
8 red bell pepper, seeds and pith removed
16 green onions, trimmed
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 1/2 cups red wine vinegar
2 cups extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Red Chimichurri Sauce:
- Place all ingredients except extra virgin olive oil in food processor.
- Blend on low while simultaneously drizzling in the oil, emulsifying until it forms a wet sauce-like paste.
- Allow to sit to infuse before putting into bottles for service.
Steak Prep:
- Place the steak in a large baking dish, add 1 jar tomatillo salsa, marinate for 1 hour before grilling.
- Prepare a charcoal or gas grill to high heat.
- Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Grill on both sides to medium- rare doneness, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
- For serving, cut the meat across the grain into thin slices.
- Place green onions and sliced limes on grill for 2-3 minutes each side.
#M16 Lamb’s Supreme® Original Mashed:
- Prepare according to directions on case
- Add: 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter, 1/4 cup cream, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, stir until blended.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Plate Assembly:
- Place sliced flank steak on serving platter with grilled onions and limes.
- Place mound of ricotta mashed potatoes beside steak.
- Place small cup of chimichurri sauce on the side or using bottle drizzle sauce onto steak and garnish with fresh parsley and oregano..