coffee-marinated skirt steak

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

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

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

Ingredients For coffee-marinated skirt steak

  • 1 sm
    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

How To Make coffee-marinated skirt steak

  • 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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