Coffee-Crusted Hanger Steak with Apple, Fennel, and Herb Salad

Savor the flavors of a coffee-crusted hanger steak, served alongside a refreshing apple, fennel, and herb salad. This dish combines the boldness of coffee with the tenderness of hanger steak, creating a perfect balance. The apple and fennel add a crisp and refreshing taste, while the herb salad elevates the dish with its aromatic flavors. With just a few simple steps, you can indulge in this mouthwatering steak and salad combination.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds hanger steak
• 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 apples, thinly sliced
• 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• ½ cup fresh herbs (such as parsley, mint, and dill), chopped
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, combine the ground coffee, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the coffee crust rub.
3. Pat the hanger steak dry with paper towels. Rub the coffee crust mixture evenly on both sides of the steak.
4. Drizzle the olive oil over the steak and gently massage it into the coffee crust.
5. Place the steak on the preheated grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust the cooking time according to your preferred level of doneness.
6. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.
7. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sliced fennel, mixed salad greens, and chopped herbs.
8. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
9. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
10. Serve the coffee-crusted hanger steak alongside the apple, fennel, and herb salad.
11. Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying dish!

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