Coffee-Marinated Steak

Prep 10 min

Cook 110 min

Ready in 120 min

Coffee for dinner? Yes please! Adding espresso to the marinade gives this flank steak a deep, intense flavor that pairs well with fresh corn salsa.

Ingredients

¼ cup (60 mL) espresso or strong coffee
1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
1 tbsp (15 mL) packed brown sugar
3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil, divided
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
½ tsp (2 mL) chili powder
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 flank steak (about 1½–2 lbs./ 700 g–1 kg)

1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1½ cups (375 mL) frozen corn
1 tbsp (15 mL) oil
¼ cup (60 mL) cilantro, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
1 lime, juiced
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
½ tsp (2 mL) chili powder

Directions

Whisk together the espresso, balsamic vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the oil, salt, chili powder, and garlic. Add the steak and marinate for 2–24 hours.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). For the salsa, add the bell pepper, corn, and oil to a medium bowl; toss to coat. Transfer the mixture to the Small Grill Pan. Place the pan on the middle rack of the Deluxe Air Fryer. Cook on AIR FRY for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Combine the peppers and corn with the remaining salsa ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
Heat the 12" (30-cm) Cast Iron Skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Cook the steak for 3 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until the desired doneness is reached, about 13–15 minutes for medium rare (135°F/57°C). Move the steak to a plate or cutting board to rest for 5–10 minutes.
Slice the steak against the grain and spoon the corn salsa on top to serve.

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 490, Total Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 1060 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugars 7 g (includes 3 g added sugar), Protein 39 g