awesome skirt steak with coffee rub & tomatoes
This is an awesome dish that you can have on the table in 30 minutes or less. The spice rub gives the steak just the right amount of kick, and the cooked cherry tomatoes are to-die-for. It only took me two tries to get this right, but I’m so glad that I tried the second time. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
The title of this steak recipe is correct - the skirt steak is awesome. Between the steak and tomato mixture, these flavors make your taste buds come alive. The coffee rub is interesting and a really nice mix of flavors. It leans towards southwest flavors and leaves a nice, thick crust on the outside of the meat after the cooking process. It's easy to prepare, just make sure to use a pan that can go into the oven. The tomato mixture is acidic and spicy all at the same time. It's a wonderful addition to the meat.
Ingredients
- PLAN/PURCHASE
- 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, reserved for cooking
- THE SPICE RUB
- 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee (or if you want a pick-me-up, use espresso powder)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder, mild or hot, your choice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch ground cayenne
- - salt, kosher variety, to taste
- - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- THE TOMATOES
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- - salt, kosher variety, to taste
- - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- THE ASSEMBLY
- - whole leaves of fresh cilantro, for garnish
How To Make awesome skirt steak with coffee rub & tomatoes
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Step 1PREP/PREPARE -
Step 2THE SPICE RUB
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Step 3Gather your ingredients.
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Step 4Combine all the spice ingredients together in a small bowl.
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Step 5Rub the spices into the steak, and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
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Step 6THE TOMATOES
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Step 7Gather your ingredients.
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Step 8Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
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Step 9Add them to a bowl, along with the onions, lime juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and allow the mixture to rest.
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Step 10Chef’s Note: Reserve the wine for later in the cooking process.
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Step 11THE ASSEMBLY
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Step 12Place a rack in the bottom position, and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
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Step 13Place a skillet over medium-high heat, and add the grapeseed oil.
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Step 14Allow the steak to sit in the hot pan, undisturbed for 3 minutes.
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Step 15Flip the steak, and place the pan in the preheated oven, for an additional 3 minutes (for medium rare).
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Step 16Remove steak, and allow it to rest.
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Step 17Return the pan to medium high heat, and deglaze the pan with the reserved wine.
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Step 18Chef’s Note: Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any fonds that have developed on the pan’s surface.
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Step 19Add the tomato mixture, and cook, until the tomatoes, have softened, and the sauce has reduced, about 4 minutes.
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Step 20PLATE/PRESENT
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Step 21Thickly slice the steak against the grain.
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Step 22Ladle over the tomato mixture, and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy.
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Step 23Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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