Grilled Steak With Coffee Bean Pepper Crust Food

COFFEE AND PEPPER CRUSTED NEW YORK STEAKS

Steps:

• Coarsely grind the coffee beans and peppercorns in a food processor or coffee grinder.
• Press the mixture evenly on both sides of the steaks.
• Brush the grill grate with vegetable oil.
• Place the steaks on the grill directly over high heat; grill for about 8-10 minutes, turning once (or cook until desired doneness).
• Remove steaks from the grill; season both sides with salt.
• Let the steaks rest 2-3 minutes before serving; serve warm.

COFFEE-RUBBED STEAK WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, the instant coffee, cocoa powder, mustard powder, chile powder, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl; rub the mixture between your fingers until fine. Season the steak with salt, then generously rub with the coffee-spice mixture.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, sear the steak, 3 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest; reserve the juices in the skillet.
• Add the remaining 1 teaspoon brown sugar and the onion to the skillet. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and 1/4 cup water; cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
• Slice the steak against the grain. Divide the steak, bell pepper, onion and the juices from the skillet among plates. Serve with lime wedges and cornbread.

PERFECTLY GRILLED STEAK

Steps:

• About 20 minutes before grilling, remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let sit, covered, at room temperature.
• Heat your grill to high. Brush the steaks on both sides with oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Place the steaks on the grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the steaks over and continue to grill 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare (an internal temperature of 135 degrees F), 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140 degrees F) or 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well (150 degrees F).
• Transfer the steaks to a cutting board or platter, tent loosely with foil and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

GRILLED STEAK WITH COFFEE BEAN PEPPER CRUST

Steps:

• Smash and peel 1 of the garlic cloves. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and mash into a paste with a chef's knife. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in brewed coffee and vinegar. Season with ground pepper and set the vinaigrette aside. Place coffee beans and peppercorns on a cutting board; coarsely crush with the bottom of a heavy pan. Mix the crushed coffee beans and peppercorns together and set aside. Cut the remaining clove of garlic in half and rub the cut side over both sides of the steak. Rub oil over the surface and coat with the coffee-peppercorn mixture, pressing it into the meat. Salt the steak and grill until it reaches desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer the steak to a clean cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes before carving into thin slices across the grain. Fan the meat on plates and drizzle with the reserved vinaigrette. Makes 4 servings. Recipe reprinted by permission of © EatingWell Magazine. All rights reserved. Date Added: 10/01/2008

GRILLED PEPPER-CRUSTED SIRLOIN

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high.
• Season both sides of steak with salt and pepper.
• Lightly oil grates and place steak on grill; cover grill and cook to desired doneness (about 10 minutes per side or 135 degrees on an instant-read thermometer for medium-rare).
• Remove from grill; cover with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes.

COFFEE-CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAK

Steps:

• Sift ground espresso beans, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Generously coat all sides of each steak with espresso mixture. Place steaks on a plate and refrigerate for flavors to blend, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat; add canola oil. Place steaks in the hot oil and cook until bottom of each steak is browned, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Flip steaks and place skillet in the preheated oven.
• Cook the steaks in the preheated oven to your desired degree of doneness, 4 to 5 minutes for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Cover skillet with a tented piece of aluminum foil and let steaks rest for at least 5 minutes.

GRILLED PEPPERED STEAK WITH BRANDY CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
• Press pepper onto both sides of beef.
• Grill beef uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 7 to 8 minutes on each side for medium doneness (160°F) or until desired doneness.
• While beef is grilling, melt butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook shallots in butter, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in brandy and broth. Cook over medium-high heat about 5 minutes or until mixture is slightly reduced. Stir in sour cream. Serve with beef.

GRILLED GLAZED PEPPERED STEAK

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 1-quart saucepan, mix marmalade and vinegar. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until marmalade is melted. Rub pepper and salt on both sides of each beef steak.
• Place beef on grill rack over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 12 minutes, turning once or twice and brushing with marmalade glaze during last 2 minutes of grilling, until desired doneness.
• Heat any remaining glaze to boiling. Boil and stir 1 minute. Serve glaze with beef.

COFFEE BEAN AND PEPPERCORN STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high.
• 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.
• 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.
• Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Thinly slice across the grain. Serve with the vinaigrette.

GRILLED RIB-EYE STEAKS WITH ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Whisk 1/3 cup oil, thyme, savory and 2 teaspoons anchovies in 13x9x2-inch glass dish to blend. Add steaks; turn to coat. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour, or cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Char all peppers over gas flame, in broiler or on barbecue until blackened on all sides. Enclose peppers in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel, seed and cut peppers into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Mix 1/3 cup oil, 2 teaspoons anchovies and garlic in large bowl to blend. Add peppers. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring peppers to room temperature before continuing.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove steaks from marinade; pat dry. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to cutting board. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Cut steaks diagonally into thin slices. Divide meat among plates. Spoon peppers next to meat. Pour any juices from cutting board over peppers. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

GRILLED PEPPERED STEAKS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the pepper, onion salt, garlic salt and, if desired, paprika Rub onto both sides of steaks. , Grill, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 8-10 minutes on each side.