Quickly transform an everyday steak into something special with this simple spiced coffee rub
Serves: 2
Spice rub:
2.5ml (½ tsp) ground cumin
2.5ml (½ tsp) ground coriander
2.5ml (½ tsp) chilli powder
5ml (1 tsp) brown sugar
10ml (2 tsp) freshly ground coffee
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Other ingredients:
2 sirloin or rump steaks
15ml (1 tbsp) olive oil, plus extra
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 red and 1 orange pepper, thinly sliced
15ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar
125ml (½ cup) black coffee
30ml (2 tbsp) balsamic vinegar
Fresh rocket to garnish
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Method:
1) Combine all the ingredients for the spice rub. Rub the meat with the spice blend and set aside for 15 minutes.
2) Preheat a frying pan, add the oil and fry the steak for 3-5 minutes on both sides. Set aside to rest, covered.
3) Without cleaning the pan, fry the onion in the pan juices till soft, adding extra oil if necessary. Add the garlic and peppers and cook till soft. Sprinkle over sugar, add the coffee and balsamic vinegar and cook till reduced and thickened.
4) Spoon onions and peppers over the base of a warm serving plate. Top with steak and pour over pan juices.