Cooking With Gourmet Coffee

Makes about 1-1/2 cups marinade

1 cup strong coffee,
  preferably brewed from Java beans
1/2 medium onion, chunked
1/4 cup Chinese black vinegar
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves peeled garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (the powdered kind)
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste

Steak:
1 (2 to 3 pound) beef “London Broil,” flank or top round steak

Combine all ingredients except beef in blender or food processor. Blend or process until onion and garlic are pureed.

Lightly score beef steak on both sides in a criss-cross pattern (this helps the marinade permeate more deeply). Marinate steak with coffee mixture at least 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.