Coffee Bean And Peppercorn Steak

Total Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 tablespoon strong freshly brewed coffee
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• fresh ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon whole coffee beans (not flavored beans)
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
• 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 8 ounces sirloin steaks, about 1-inch thick, trimmed of fat

Recipe

• 1 preheat grill to high.
• 2 smash and peel garlic clove, sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and mash into a paste with a spoon or the side of a chefs knife. transfer to a small bowl and whisk in coffee and vinegar. season with pepper.
• 3 place coffee beans and peppercorns on a cutting board; coarsely crush with the bottom of a heavy pan (or place in a mini chopper/food processor). mix the crushed coffee beans and peppercorns together. rub steaks with oil, sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and coat with the coffee-peppercorn mixture, pressing it into the meat. grill 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare.
• 4 transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. thinly slice across the grain. serve with the vinaigrette.