Coffee-Cola Marinated Skirt Steak on the Grill
Coffee-Cola Marinated Skirt Steak on the Grill pairs deep roasty notes from strong coffee with the subtle sweetness of cola for a beautifully caramelized crust and juicy, tender slices. A touch of vinegar, garlic, rosemary, and heat balances richness with bright tang and spice. Serve hot off the grill for a weekend cookout or an easy weeknight dinner with crisp salads or charred vegetables.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Coffee-Cola Marinated Skirt Steak on the Grill, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.79 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 15
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the garlic in a nonreactive bowl and whisk in the cola, coffee, rice vinegar, ketchup, black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, rosemary, and hot sauce until well combined.
- 2
Unroll the skirt steak and, using kitchen scissors, cut it with the grain into 6-inch pieces.
- 3
Completely submerge the meat in the marinade; press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the meat and marinade.
- 4
Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours or overnight.
- 5
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
- 6
Remove the meat from the marinade and reserve the marinade.
- 7
Pat the meat very dry with paper towels.
- 8
Season both sides of the meat with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
- 9
Pour the marinade into a saucepan over medium heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- 10
Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
- 11
Grill the meat on the preheated grill until the pieces are still pink inside and have good grill marks, about 4 minutes per side.
- 12
Stack thinner cooked pieces on top of thicker pieces to keep the thin ones from overcooking.
- 13
When the surface looks shiny and wet from juices rising to the top, the meat is medium-rare to medium; an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 125 to 130 degrees F (52 to 54 degrees C).
- 14
Transfer the meat to a platter and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain to serve.
- 15
Drizzle the servings with the reduced coffee-cola marinade.
- Calories 107.51 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 1.57 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 24.95 g 9%
- Total Fat 0.7 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.16 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.17 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 120.62 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.13 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 11.38 g --
- Added Sugars 11.34 g High 23%
- Calcium 14.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 84.58 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 10.91 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.64 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Coffee Cola Marinated Skirt Steak on the Grill is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Coffee, and Cola. Each serving provides about 107.51 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Coffee-Cola Marinated Skirt Steak on the Grill made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Coffee, Cola, Dried Rosemary. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Coffee-Cola Marinated Skirt Steak on the Grill?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 107.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coffee-Cola Marinated Skirt Steak on the Grill easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 15 steps.
- Is Coffee-Cola Marinated Skirt Steak on the Grill healthy?
- Coffee-Cola Marinated Skirt Steak on the Grill has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 107.51 calories and 1.57 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 120.62 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.34 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine, Corn and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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