Yield: 1.5 cups

Coffee Marinade for Steak

Coffee Marinade for Steak
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Starbucks VIA packet
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Dissolve Starbucks VIA in the warm water. You can also use 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee or the equivalent amount of instant coffee used for an 8-oz. cup mixed with 3/4 cup water.
  2. Whisk together the VIA mixture, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, peppercorns and salt.
  3. Lay steaks out flat in a rimmed dish and pour marinade over top. Cover and refrigerate.
  4. Allow steaks to marinate for as little as one hour or up to 8 hours, turning occasionally.
  5. Grill steaks as usual.

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