AUSTRIAN-STYLE STEAK WITH POTATO SALAD

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Categories     Beef

Yield Serves 4 People

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lbs. small red new potatoes
Kosher salt, to taste
1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar
1⁄4 cup pumpkin seed oil
3 large shallots, thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Canola oil
2 cups plus 2 tbsp. flour
1 medium yellow onion, very thinly sliced
1 lb. beef top round, cut into 8 equal pieces
1⁄4 cup dijon mustard
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp. cold butter, cut into small pieces
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
Thinly sliced flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

  • SERVES 4 1. Put potatoes into a pot; cover with salted water by 2". Boil; reduce heat; simmer until tender, 14-15 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Peel potatoes and break in half; transfer to a bowl. Add cider vinegar, pumpkin seed oil, 1⁄4 cup warm water, shallots, and salt and pepper. Toss gently; cover and set aside. 2. Pour canola oil into a pot to a depth of 2"; heat over medium-high heat to 350°. Put 1 cup flour into a bowl. Toss a handful of onions in flour and shake off excess; fry until golden, 3-4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; season with salt. Repeat with remaining onions. 3. Working with 1 piece of beef at a time, pound it between 2 pieces of plastic wrap with a meat mallet until 1⁄4" thick. Put 1 cup flour in a shallow dish. Season beef with salt and pepper; coat only one side of each piece with 1⁄2 tbsp. mustard. Dredge mustard side in flour; shake off excess; transfer to plates. 4. Heat 3 tbsp. canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the beef; cook, turning once, until browned, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; keep warm. Clean out skillet; repeat with another 3 tbsp. canola oil and remaining beef. Return skillet to medium heat; whisk in remaining flour; cook for 30 seconds. Whisk in broth; cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in butter 1 piece at a time. To make smooth, strain sauce into a bowl. Stir in balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Serve steaks with sauce and onions alongside the potato salad garnished with parsley. This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #108

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