Grilled coffee-rubbed steak with pear-cranberry salsa
5
Point(s)
Total Time
50 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
For a quick and easy flavor kick, add this simple coffee rub to sirloin steak and grill. The rub contains both brown sugar and chile powder, adding a sweet and spicy flair. The combination pairs perfectly with this fruity salsa that get s added kick from jalapeño peppers. The salsa can be made ahead and refrigerated. It also pairs perfectly with cinnamon chips. To make the salsa more colorful, choose a green pear, such as Bartlett or Anjou, along with a red pear, such as Red Anjou or Starkrimson. Serve this steak with mixed salad greens or asparagus for a delicious weeknight supper.
Ingredients
Espresso, instant powder
1 Tbsp, or ground regular coffee
Packed brown sugar
2 tsp
Ground cumin
1 tsp
Table salt
1 tsp
Black pepper
½ tsp
Chili powder
½ tsp, chipotle chile
Uncooked lean trimmed sirloin beef
1 pound(s), (about 1 inch thick)
Pear(s)
2 large, firm, ripe, unpeeled, cored, and diced
Dried cranberries
¼ cup(s)
Uncooked red onion(s)
3 Tbsp, chopped
Cilantro
2 Tbsp, chopped fresh
Fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp
Jalapeño pepper(s)
1 medium, seeded and minced
Cooking spray
1 spray(s)