Rib Eyes with Crispy Potatoes and Chimichurri
- 1 garlic clove
- 3/4 cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon oregano leaves
- 2 teaspoons thyme leaves
- Leaves from one 2 1/2-inch rosemary sprig
- 6 sage leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Two 1/2-pound boneless rib eye steaks
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 medium baking potatoes (about 1 pound)boiled, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- In a food processor, pulse the garlic until finely chopped.
- Add the parsley, oregano, thyme, rosemary, sage and crushed red pepper and pulse until the herbs are finely chopped.
- Add the olive oil and pulse to blend.
- Season with salt and pepper and transfer the chimichurri to a bowl.
- Light a grill or heat a grill pan.
- Season the steaks with salt and pepper and grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until well browned outside and medium-rare within, about 10 minutes total.
- Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 350.
- Fry the potatoes in batches until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes per batch.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to paper towels to drain.
- Season with salt.
- Serve the steaks with the potatoes and chimichurri.
garlic, flatleaf parsley, oregano, thyme, rosemary, sage, red pepper, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, vegetable oil, baking potatoes
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/rib-eyes-with-crispy-potatoes-and-chimichurri-cocktails-2010 (may not work)