Skirt Steak With Crispy Garlic Potatoes And Watercress Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves
• coarse salt
• pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs new potatoes, red, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 1/2 lbs skirt steaks, cut into 4 equal pieces
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 12 ounces watercress, thick ends removed (approx. 2 bunches)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 475. finely chop garlic and sprinke with salt. using chef's knife press flat side of blade back and forth across garlic to make a paste. transfer to a small bowl; stir in thyme and 1 t oil. on a large rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with garlic mixture; bake until browned on underside, 20-25 minutes.
• 2 meanwhile, heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat. season steaks with salt and pepper, and cook (in two batches, if necessary) until medium rare, 3-6 minutes per side (depending upon thickness of steak). transfer to plate to rest.
• 3 while steaks rest, make a salad; in large bowl whisk together vinegar, dijon and remaining 2 t oil; season with salt and pepper. add watercress and toss to combine. serve steak with potatoes and salad.