The Chew: Grilled Skirt Steak With Vinaigrette & Potatoes

The Chew: Grilled Skirt Steak With Black Truffle Vinaigrette & Mashed Potatoes

Mario Batali welcomed mother-daughter actress duo, Whoopi Goldberg and her daughter Alex Martin. Although Whoopi doesn’t cook much herself, Alex enjoys cooking, especially for her children. Mario wanted to share with them a flavor-packed way to make grilled skirt steak and mashed potatoes. Naturally, this wasn’t just any old recipe for steak and potatoes!

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The Chew: Grilled Skirt Steak With Black Truffle Vinaigrette & Mashed Potatoes Recipe Ingredients

• 1 tbsp rosemary – chopped
• 2 shallots – minced
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes – peeled and quartered
• 1 1/2 lbs skirt steak
• 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil – divided
• 2 tbsp black truffle – chopped, fresh, or canned
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

The Chew: Grilled Skirt Steak With Black Truffle Vinaigrette & Mashed Potatoes Recipe Directions

For the Skirt Steak:

1. Heat a grill or grill-pan to medium-high heat
2. Season the skirt steak generously on both sides with rosemary, salt, and freshly ground black pepper
3. Lightly coat both sides of the steak with olive oil
4. Grill the steak to desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side for rare
5. Remove the steak to a cutting board and rest for 10 minutes before slicing

For the Vinaigrette:

1. In a mixing bowl, add the shallots, black truffle, balsamic vinegar, and apple cider vinegar
2. Use a whisk to slowly stir in 1/4 C olive oil
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste

To Serve:

1. Slice the steak on a bias against the grain
2. Drizzle with Black Truffle Vinaigrette and serve with Yukon Mashed Potatoes

For the Yukon Mashed Potatoes:

1. In a large pot, add potatoes and enough cold water to cover by an inch
2. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil
3. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender, then drain
4. In a large bowl, add the potatoes, 2 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper
5. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes
6. Use a wooden spoon to combine