awesome skirt steak with coffee rub & tomatoes

Name: Awesome Skirt Steak With Coffee Rub & Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: PLAN/PURCHASE; 1 1/2 pound(s) skirt steak, about 1-inch thick; 1 tablespoon(s) grapeseed oil, reserved for cooking; THE SPICE RUB; 1 tablespoon(s) finely ground coffee (or if you want a pick-me-up, use espresso powder); 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder, mild or hot, your choice; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) ground paprika; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 pinch(es) ground cayenne; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; THE TOMATOES; 1 cup(s) cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoon(s) yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) lime juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; 1/2 cup(s) dry white wine; THE ASSEMBLY; - whole leaves of fresh cilantro, for garnish

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by

Andy Anderson !

@Andy59

Wichita, KS

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.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew

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yield 4 serving(s)

prep time 25 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For awesome skirt steak with coffee rub & tomatoes

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 1/2 lb

skirt steak, about 1-inch thick
1 Tbsp

grapeseed oil, reserved for cooking
THE SPICE RUB
1 Tbsp

finely ground coffee (or if you want a pick-me-up, use espresso powder)
1 Tbsp

chili powder, mild or hot, your choice
1 tsp

ground cumin
1 tsp

ground paprika
1 tsp

garlic powder
1 pinch

ground cayenne
salt, kosher variety, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
THE TOMATOES
1 c

cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Tbsp

yellow onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp

lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 Tbsp

olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes
salt, kosher variety, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1/2 c

dry white wine
THE ASSEMBLY
whole leaves of fresh cilantro, for garnish

How To Make awesome skirt steak with coffee rub & tomatoes

1
PREP/PREPARE

2
THE SPICE RUB
3
Gather your ingredients.
4
Combine all the spice ingredients together in a small bowl.
5
Rub the spices into the steak, and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
6
THE TOMATOES
7
Gather your ingredients.
8
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
9
Add them to a bowl, along with the onions, lime juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and allow the mixture to rest.
10
Chef’s Note: Reserve the wine for later in the cooking process.
11
THE ASSEMBLY
12
Place a rack in the bottom position, and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
13
Place a skillet over medium-high heat, and add the grapeseed oil.
14
Allow the steak to sit in the hot pan, undisturbed for 3 minutes.
15
Flip the steak, and place the pan in the preheated oven, for an additional 3 minutes (for medium rare).
16
Remove steak, and allow it to rest.
17
Return the pan to medium high heat, and deglaze the pan with the reserved wine.
18
Chef’s Note: Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any fonds that have developed on the pan’s surface.
19
Add the tomato mixture, and cook, until the tomatoes, have softened, and the sauce has reduced, about 4 minutes.
20
PLATE/PRESENT
21
Thickly slice the steak against the grain.
22
Ladle over the tomato mixture, and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy.
23
Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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