Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon aji molido (Argentine ground pepper)
  • Pinch coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Olive oil
  • 2 (1 1/2 pound) skirt steaks, cleaned of silver skin
  • 2 cups dry white beans, allow to soak in water 24 hours before cooking
  • 1 strip smoked bacon
  • 1 yellow onion, halved
  • 1 bunch scallions, sliced thinly
  • 1 cup red teardrop tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup yellow teardrop tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red pepper, roasted, peeled, and cut into julienne
  • 1 yellow pepper, roasted, peeled, and cut into julienne
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Method

  • Chimichurri: Combine garlic, aji, and salt in a mortar.
  • Add vinegar, water, and drizzle in oil.
  • Steak: Marinate steak in all but 1 tablespoon chimichurri for about 1 hour, covered and refrigerated.
  • In a large pot, cover beans with water and cook with bacon and onion, without salt.
  • Allow to simmer until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Strain the beans, reserving the cooking liquid.
  • Remove and discard the bacon and onion.
  • Put back the cooking liquid on the stove, allow to boil until cooking liquid is starchy and thick.
  • Reserve 1 cup.
  • Grill steak until medium rare, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  • Slice steak into 2-inch pieces.
  • Mix into the beans add all the other ingredients, including the reserved chimichurri and reduced cooking liquid.
  • Season and serve at room temperature.