Jeff Mauro's Pepper and Poppy-Crusted Skirt Steak | Worst Cooks in America

Jeff grinds up fresh peppercorns, poppy seeds and smoked jalapeño to create the perfect rub for his steakhouse-style dinner! #AnneBurrell #JeffMauro #WorstCooks #FoodNetwork #SkirtSteak Watch #WorstCooks​​, Sundays at 8|7c from 8/6/23 to 9/10/23 and #StreamOnMax! Get the recipe ▶ https://foodtv.com/47LXZi5 Subscribe to Food Network ▶ http://foodtv.com/YouTube A new batch of recruits invades boot camp, and they’re desperate to learn how to cook so they can hook a date! Chefs Anne Burrell and Jeff Mauro welcome 16 fun-loving, flirty singles to the boot camp kitchen with the goal to transform them from kitchen duds to culinary studs. The challenges this season are chocked full of romantic themes and dating-inspired showdowns, and the recruits learn how to make date night meals like sushi, spicy wontons and classic French pastries. At the end of eight weeks, the last recruit standing will walk away with a $25,000 prize and the ability to put "cooking skills" on their dating profile. Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Pepper and Poppy Rubbed Outside Skirt Steaks with Belgian Frites and Broccolini RECIPE COURTESY OF JEFF MAURO Level: Intermediate Total: 1 hr Active: 1 hr Yield: 4 servings Ingredients Steak and Spice Rub: 1 outside skirt steak, membrane removed 1 teaspoon dehydrated onions 1 teaspoon poppy seeds 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 dried chipotle pepper or smoked jalapeño, stem removed and sliced 1 tablespoon canola oil Kosher salt ‘Nduja Mayo 1/2 cup Japanese mayo, such as Kewpie 1/4 cup ‘nduja 1 clove garlic, grated with a rasp grater Belgian Frites: Canola oil, for frying 4 russet potatoes, scrubbed, peel on Kosher salt Broccolini: 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 bunch broccolini 1 teaspoon minced Calabrian chile 2 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Directions For the steak: Cut the skirt steak into 2 equal pieces. Combine the dehydrated onions, poppy seeds, black pepper, turbinado sugar, granulated garlic and chipotle pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the skirt steak all over with the spice rub. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil. Give the steaks a generous sprinkle of salt, then put in the hot skillet. Sear until a crust has developed, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board or plate to rest. For the ‘nduja mayo: Stir together the mayonnaise, ‘nduja and garlic until well combined. Set aside. For the frites: Fill a 6-quart heavy pot or Dutch oven two-thirds of the way full with oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Cut the potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick sticks. Fry the potatoes, in batches, until cooked through with little to no color, 5 to 6 minutes per batch. Transfer the potatoes with a slotted spoon or spider to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Fry a second time, in batches, until crisp and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the frites with salt. Meanwhile, heat a sauté pan with the oil over medium-high heat. Toss the broccolini in the pan and cook until tender and the tops are slightly charred, about 8 minutes. Add the Calabrian chile, garlic and salt to taste, cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the lemon juice and toss together. Slice the steak against the grain into 1/4-inch strips and serve with the frites, ‘nduja mayo and broccolini. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ▶ WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ▶ FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ▶ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ▶ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork ▶ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodnetwork Jeff Mauro's Pepper and Poppy-Crusted Skirt Steak | Worst Cooks in America | Food Network https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CneTpsJYfAE