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
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the ground coffee, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the coffee crust rub.
- Pat the hanger steak dry with paper towels. Rub the coffee crust mixture evenly on both sides of the steak.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the steak and gently massage it into the coffee crust.
- 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.
- Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sliced fennel, mixed salad greens, and chopped herbs.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve the coffee-crusted hanger steak alongside the apple, fennel, and herb salad.
- Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying dish!
