The ultimate fast, high protein dinner recipe, flank steak is rubbed with a coffee-infused dry spice mixture then grilled or broiled to juicy perfection.
There is no way around it: I am a meat lover. I physically crave protein, fat, and salt and know that’s what my body needs to fuel my intense daily workouts and busy days as a working mom of little ones.
While some people yearn for bread, carbs, and sugar, I dream of juicy steak, plump shrimp, and salmon sashimi. You show me a meat and cheese platter and I’m a happy girl.
When it comes to serving high protein, low carb meals for my family, there is nothing quite like lean cuts of meat.
In fact, whenever I make flank steak I like to make extra to use throughout the week in sandwiches, salads, tacos, and more. Spoiler alert: I may have an idea for turning this beautiful steak into tacos – coming soon!
Frequently asked questions:
Can I cook steak on the stove and get the same taste as the grille?
Yes. If you don’t have a grill available you can broil in the oven on high heat for 4-5 minutes per side or until it reaches desired doneness.
Do you taste the coffee in the steak rub?
No. You hardly taste it.
Your fork is waiting.
Coffee Crusted Flank Steak
Ingredients
- 24 ounce flank steak
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (or two teaspoons ground)
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds (or 2 teaspoons Simple Truth Organic ground coriander)
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked parika
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
- Toast cumin seeds and coriander seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Grind a spice grinder and then place in a medium bowl.
- Add the instant coffee, brown sugar and all remaining spices (garlic powder through cayenne) to the bowl and mix well.
- Rub the flank steak evenly on both sides with dry rub; set aside and let come to room temperature.
- Heat grill over medium-high heat and grill steak for 7 minutes on each side for medium rare. Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Please, how to cook, have no grill so time and temp in stove, thank you.
You can broil in oven on high heat for 4-5 minutes per side or until it reaches desired doneness!
I do have sweets cravings, but when it comes to savory foods, I also want meat more than carbs. And the rub on this steak sounds amazing!
Thanks lady!!
I don’t really drink coffee but my husband loves it. Does this have a strong coffee taste? Thanks for sharing!
You don’t taste the coffee at all really. :)
I bet the flavor is ahhmazing! I’m so trying this! Looks so tender and delicious!
So good and juicy!
I already love flank steak, but now I’m obsessed, because, um #coffee
hahah thanks lady!
Oh Liz, I love these flavors! So delicious!
Thanks lady!! So good and easy!
I am so with you, I crave protein every day, and I would love to have this steak sitting there waiting for me in the fridge, I’d be picking at it all day long! Love the hit of caffeine :)
Seriously!!! I’m the same way!!