Skirt Steak Sandwich with Arugula and Tomato Aioli

Ingredients #

AIOLI #

• ¼ cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons torn basil leaves
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
  
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoon Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 800-900g skirt steak, cut against the grain into 4 equal pieces
• 4 sandwich baguettes, 4 to 5 inches each, halved lengthwise
• 4 cups packed baby arugula

Directions #

• Make the aioli: Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the mayonnaise and sour cream and pulse once or twice to blend. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until use.
• Combine the oil and garlic powder. Rub the oil all over the steak and generously season with salt and black pepper.

• Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat (200° to 220°C). Preheat the Flat Top over direct medium-high heat for 10 minutes.
• Place the steak on the Flat Top and cook, with the lid closed, until browned on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and rest, indoors, for 5 minutes.
• While the meat is resting, toast the bread, cut-sides down, on the plancha over direct medium-high heat until golden and well marked, about 1 minute.
• Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Smear the cut sides of the bread with some of the aioli. Arrange a layer of arugula over the bottom pieces. Place the steak on the arugula and top with additional arugula. Top the sandwiches with the bread. Serve with the remaining aioli for dipping.