Steak and Potatoes go together but sometimes it’s good to change it up. So, I decided to make a crispy steak and potatoes with sauce chien.
Recipe video:
I’ve made it clear in the past that I love a good steak, whenever I get the opportunity to eat steak, I indulge. Although, I love a traditional grilled steak, it’s good to enjoy it differently from time to time. So, I will share with you guys this Crispy Steak and Potatoes that I paired with the amazing Sauce Chien.
I know you are probably wondering where does the word “crispy” comes in. Well, it’s because I wanted to do something different with the potatoes. Instead of just settling for just baked potatoes or fried wedges, I decided to combine both of them. I baked the potatoes at a high temperature then I fried them after they have been seasoned.
Along with switching things up on the potatoes, I wanted to make the steak differently. I went for a citrus marinade which I love love love. The marinade makes the steaks so tender and flavorful. I know many bloggers, including myself, are always saying that a certain recipe tastes good but this truly does. I let my steaks sit in the marinade overnight and they were divine.
Obviously I didn’t just do a steak and potatoes type of recipe, I went a step further by making a homemade Sauce Chien recipe. Sauce Chien is a traditional French Caribbean pepper sauce, it is made from peppers, herbs, oil, lime juice and salt. It pairs perfectly with grilled fish, steaks, grilled pork or veggies. Whenever I make this, I am immediately reminded of my island life and the spiciness isn’t too extreme.
Before we go into the recipe, I thought I should share some tips and tricks.
TIPS & TRICKS:
- Marinade: I highly recommend using this marinade recipe almost all the time. 90% of the ingredients I used were fresh, the only thing that wasn’t fresh was the dried thyme. Using freshly squeezed juices for the marinade is the best, because you won’t have unnatural sweeteners in the marinade. The steaks should sit for at least 2 hours up to overnight, this will ensure the steaks will soak up the marinade.
- Sauce Chien: This is my second favorite part in the recipe. I have a fairly high tolerance for spicy food, however if you cannot then skip it. If you can’t take the heat but you are curious then you can switch the scotch bonnet for jalapeños, they tend to be milder but still are hot. I highly recommend refrigerating for at least 1 hour, this will ensure that all the herbs and peppers liberate their flavors.
- Potatoes: Nothing much to say here, other than wash them before you use them and make sure they are baby potatoes. Baby potatoes are easier to flatten and cook quicker. I overcooked mines in the oven because I wanted the skin to be extra soft so they can soak up the oil and crisp up. To fry them I used olive oil on a medium heat but you can also use vegetable oil.
- Cooking the steak: There is no perfect time for a steak, I recommend cooking it to your liking.
I hope you enjoy the recipe.
Now, let’s get into it.
Crispy Steak and Potatoes with Sauce Chien
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 4-6 branches Scallions diced
- 2 Garlic cloves minced
- Juice of 2 mandarins
- Juice of 1 Lime
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper or to taste
- 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
Steak:
- 4 Sirloin or flank steaks
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Potatoes:
- 1 pound Baby potatoes (yellow or red)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Dried cilantro
- 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper or to taste
Sauce Chien:
- 1 medium Onion finely diced
- 4-6 branches Fresh parsley finely chopped
- 4 branches Scallions finely diced
- 2 Garlic cloves minced
- 1 Scotch bonnet finely diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Warm water
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
The potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 440°F/200°C. Wash the potatoes and pat them dry.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lay the potatoes on them.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes.
The marinade:
- In large dish, mix together all the ingredients then place the steaks into the marinade.
- Make sure the steaks are covered with the marinade.
- Cover the dish with foil or serum wrap and place in the fridge. Let the steaks marinate for at lest 2 hours or overnight.
The sauce chien:
- In a small mixing bowl, add the parsley, scallions, garlic, scotch bonnet and onion.
- Pour in the olive oil, followed by the salt and black pepper.
- Finally pour in the lime juice and gradually stir in the warm water.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Crispy potatoes:
- After the potatoes are done baking, flatten them using a fork.
- Season the potatoes on both sides with the salt, black pepper and dried cilantro.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil then add the potatoes.
- Let each potato cook on each other for 5-7 minutes or until the skin is golden brown.
Cooking the steaks:
- Remove the steaks from the marinade, make sure to remove the garlic and scallions.
- Using the same skillet, cook the steak on each side for at least6 minutes or to your preferred liking.
- Plate everything and enjoy.
Other steak recipes you my enjoy:
