coffee-marinated skirt steak

7 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Sep 23, 2015

This steak pairs well with grilled corn or a crunchy salad. From Hamersley's Bistro, Boston, MA.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 small shallot, chopped
  • 2 - garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup strong coffee, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more)
  • 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4 pieces
  • - kosher salt

How To Make coffee-marinated skirt steak

  • Step 1
    Whisk shallot, garlic, coffee, vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, oil, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Step 2
    Pour half of marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add steak, seal bag, and turn to coat. Let sit at room temperature 1 hour. Cover remaining marinade and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade; discard used marinade.
  • Step 4
    Season steak with salt and pepper and grill, turning and basting often with reserved marinade, 8-10 minutes for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Step 5
    DO AHEAD: Steak can be marinated 1 day ahead. Chill, turning occasionally. Chill reserved marinade. Bring steak to room temperature before grilling.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Grill
Culture: American

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