Grilled Skirt Steak and Potatoes with Herb Sauce is a straightforward steak dinner that delivers big flavor without requiring an elaborate recipe. Tender, flavorful skirt steak is paired with potatoes and finished with a fresh herb sauce that adds brightness to the rich beef. It’s the kind of meal that feels special enough for a weekend dinner but is simple enough to make at home.
Skirt steak is an especially flavorful cut of beef, but because it is relatively thin, it benefits from quick cooking over high heat. The most important step is avoiding overcooking it. For the most tender results, cook the steak quickly and slice it against the grain before serving. Cutting across the muscle fibers makes a noticeable difference in tenderness.
The potatoes make this a complete steak-and-potatoes meal, while the herb sauce keeps it from feeling too heavy. Fresh herbs provide a bright contrast to the savory steak and create a simple finishing sauce that can be spooned over both the beef and potatoes.
This recipe goes very well with Oven Roasted Broccoli, Sauteed Spinach & Garlic or Roasted Asparagus.
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Skirt Steak and Potatoes With Herb Sauce
- Total Time: 1:00
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut on the diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium.
- Pulse the parsley, oregano, and garlic in a food processor until roughly chopped. Add the vinegar, oil, cayenne, and ½ teaspoon salt; pulse to combine. Set aside.
- Season the steak with the remaining salt and the pepper. Grill to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, toss the potatoes in a large bowl with ⅓ cup of the herb sauce.
- Place the potatoes on the grill in a single layer. Cook, turning once, until tender, about 4 minutes per side.
- Divide the steak and potatoes among plates and serve with the remaining herb sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: :30
- Cook Time: :30
- Category: Entree
- Method: Grilled