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Flank Steak with Coffee-Peppercorn Marinade

:  Summer 2002

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Coffee has a remarkable affinity with beef. Here, it is complemented by balsamic vinegar, garlic and crushed peppercorns.


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Flank Steak with Coffee-Peppercorn Marinade Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low sodium | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound flank steak, trimmed of fat

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Preparation

  1. Whisk coffee, vinegar, oil, sugar, garlic, peppercorns and salt in a glass dish large enough for meat to lie flat. Add steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
  2. Heat grill to high.
  3. Remove steak from marinade (discard marinade). Lightly oil grill rack (see Tip). Place steak on grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain and serve.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Marinated the steak (Step 1) for up to 8 hours.
  • To oil a grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.

Nutrition

Per serving: 230 calories; 9 g fat ( 3 g sat , 4 g mono ); 45 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrates; 2 g added sugars; 23 g protein; 0 g fiber; 337 mg sodium; 284 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 3 1/2 lean meat, 1/2 fat


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Health & Diet Considerations
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low sodium
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Meal/Course
Dinner

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Entertaining, formal
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Type of Dish
Main dish, meat
Servings
4
Ethnic/Regional
American
Main Ingredient
Beef
Preparation/ Technique
Grill/BBQ
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Publication
Summer 2002
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