COFFEE-MARINATED SKIRT STEAK

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

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Beef

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small shallot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 c strong coffee, room temperature
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1/4 c dijon mustard
1/4 c light brown sugar, packed
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (plus more)
1 1/2 lb skirt steak, cut into 4 pieces
kosher salt

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk shallot, garlic, coffee, vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, oil, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
  • 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.
  • 3. Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade; discard used marinade.
  • 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.
  • 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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