First I just want to thank Ken and Patti for letting me guest post for them! I'm really excited about being here and am honored that they were just as excited to have me (at least I think!!). My name is Jenn of Jenn's Food Journey and I love to grill. I love to be outside next to the grill more than I like being in the kitchen standing next to the stove. Even when it's 110 outside, I'd rather be next to the fire than next to the stove! Not only do I love grilling, but I LOVE to grill steaks. Normally, if you get a good enough cut of beef all you need is a little salt and pepper, slap it on the grill, and viola! A masterpiece! But, sometimes you gotta go above the normal, everyday thing and try something new.


                         Grilled Sirloin Steaks with Coffee Sauce
                              By Guest Chef Jenn schaub

This steak was fantastic! I love the flavors that the marinade added to it. The sauce I was not as impressed with, though. It was fairly bitter (that's what happens when you boil coffee) but not so bitter that it was too awful to eat. I just need to put that out as a little warning so that you aren't shocked if you choose to make this. Next time I I think I will just use it for a marinade and skip the sauce, cause sometimes, despite what this self-proclaimed sauce girl says, you don't really need a sauce!!

Grilled Sirloin Steaks with Coffee Sauce
Adapted from One Perfect Bite

Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, chopped or minced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups strongly brewed coffee or espresso
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 sirloin steaks (all together mine were just over a pound)
1 Tablespoon butter
1 Tablespoon Wondra or sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup beef broth

Directions:
In a bowl mix together the Dijon, garlic, balsamic, oil, coffee, brown sugar, and pepper. Reserve 1 cup for the sauce. Pour the remaining marinade over the steaks and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours; turning half way through.

Preheat grill to 400 degrees. Remove steaks from marinade and pat dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Place the steaks directly over the fire on oiled grill grates. Grill steaks for 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and cover with foil and let rest 5 minutes. (this will give you a medium rare-ish steak)

Meanwhile, in a sauce pan, add the butter and allow to melt. Stir in the Wondra or flour and let cook for 1 minutes. Slowly whisk in the beef broth and reserved marinade. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Serve it over the steaks and enjoy!


Thanks again to Patti and Ken, I so appreciate you allowing me to guest blog for you! Also, for those of you wanting to see what other delicious recipes have come from my grill, stop by Jenn's Food Journey and say hi! Ciao!