Coffee-Marinated Steak
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
- Steak
- 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)
- Corn Salsa
- 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, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the oil, salt, chili powder, and garlic. Add the steak and let it marinade for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Toss the bell pepper and corn with the remaining oil in a medium bowl. Transfer the mixture to the Small Grill Pan. Transfer the pan to the middle rack of the Deluxe Air Fryer & Oven and cook on the AIR FRY setting for 20 minutes. Give the pan a shake halfway through. Combine the air fried peppers and corn with the remaining salsa ingredients and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat a 12” Cast Irion Skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil to the skillet. Remove the steak from the marinade and add to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until the desired doneness is reached, about 14 minutes for medium rare (135°F/57°C). Remove 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 over top.
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
Cook's Tips:
To make this recipe in the Deluxe Air Fryer: Cook the corn salsa in the Small Grill Pan on AIR FRY for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Any left over corn salsa is great with chips or on tacos!


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