Espresso Jolt Marinade Food

ESPRESSO JOLT MARINADE

Steps:

• Make espresso or coffee and let cool.
• Mix all ingredients together until well blended.
• Wash meat off and poke holes in it. (If desired).
• Pour marinade in freezer bag and add meat.
• Let as much air out as you can and seal the bag.
• Massage the marinade into the meat.
• Chill for about 2 hours or so.
• Put directly on grill or skillet.
• P.S. this marinade makes about 3 cups.

ESPRESSO CHILI MARINATED STEAK TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Smash the garlic cloves on a cutting board, sprinkle with the salt and with the side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Scrape into an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Stir in the espresso, chili powder, oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the steak and coat evenly in the mixture. Cover and let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• For the tortillas: Fill a large heavy-bottomed pot with about 2-inches of oil. Heat over medium to 375 degrees F. Add the tortillas, one at a time, and fry until golden brown and crispy, 30 to 45 seconds per side. Use tongs to transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to high.
• Push a skewer through one side and out the other of the intact onion rings (they onions should lay flat on the grill). Brush lightly with oil and grill, flipping occasionally, until soft and lightly charred, about 15 minutes. Set aside. Grill the steak, flipping once, about 5 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes on the second side for medium-rare. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Cut the steak into 3-inch sections, and then thinly slice each piece against the grain into strips.
• Mound some steak onto each crisp tortilla and then top with avocado, jalapeno and grilled onions. Drizzle with some of the crema and sprinkle with cilantro leaves if using. Serve with lime wedges.

CHARLIE'S MARINADE

Steps:

• After combining all of this into a zip lock bag I let it sit for about 4 hours before putting any steaks in the bag. After the dry ingredients release some flavor I put the steaks in for about 30mins any longer and they start to brown. After that cook your steaks how every you like them and enjoy. Any suggested modifications are welcomed and appreciated.