This grilled flank steak is flavored with a bold coffee marinade. The marinade is a combination of strong coffee, mustard, and seasonings. Make the marinade at least 2 hours before cooking to give the steak plenty of time to take on the flavors. Rare to medium rare is best for this cut; slice it thinly for best texture.
PrintGrilled Coffee-Marinated Flank Steak
A bold coffee marinade adds flavor to this tender grilled flank steak. The steak is marinated for 2 to 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Steak, Grill
- Method: Marinate
Ingredients
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- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
Instructions
- Combine the cooled coffee, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, pepper, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl. Pour the marinade mixture into a large food storage bag or non-reactive container and add the steak. Turn to coat the steak thoroughly with the marinade and then refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, turning occasionally.
- Discard the marinade and grill the steak over direct heat for 4 to 6 minutes on each side for medium rare.
- Let the meat rest for about 5 minutes and then slice thinly on the diagonal across the grain.
