Grilled Sirloin with a Coffee Bean-Peppercorn Crust (makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:


2 small cloves garlic
2 tablespoon whole coffee beans
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
2 tablespoons strong freshly brewed coffee
1 pounds beef sirloin steak, trimmed of fat
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste



Directions:


Smash and peel one garlic clove. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of salt and mash into a paste. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in brewed coffee and vinegar. Season with ground pepper and set aside. Combine coffee beans and peppercorns on a cutting board, coarsely crushing them with the bottom of a heavy pan. Set them aside. Cut the second garlic clove in half and rub the cut clove surfaces over both sides of the steak. Rub oil over the steak and coat with the coffee-pepper mixture, pressing it into the meat. Salt the steak and grill to desired doneness. Transfer the steak to a clean cutting board and let it sit for a few minutes before carving into thin slices across the grain. Fan the meat on plates and drizzle with reserved vinaigrette.



Nutrition Information:


Serving size: ¼ of steak
Calories: 230
Fat: 10g
Protein: 30g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: N/A