RCI-SC.007.0117.001
Fred Steak
Fred Steak is a marinated beef steak sold by Schaub's Meat, Fish and Poultry Market in the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, California, United States. Its primary characteristic is its very black color - it looks burnt, even when raw.
Prep10 min
Cook0 min
Total10 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cup
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/3 cup
- Tamari sauce1/3 cup
- 1/3 cup
- 2 Tbsp
- 6 cloves
Method
1
Mince the 6 garlic cloves finely and set aside.
2
Combine the brewed coffee, red wine, olive oil, molasses, balsamic vinegar, tamari sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl, whisking until well blended.
3 minutes
3
Stir the minced garlic and chili powder into the marinade mixture until evenly distributed.
4
Heat a large skillet or grill over medium-high heat until very hot, approximately 2-3 minutes.
5
Reserve 1 cup of the marinade in a separate saucepan, then brush the remaining marinade generously over the steaks, coating both sides.
6
Place the steaks on the hot skillet or grill and cook for 6-8 minutes on the first side without moving them, until a crust forms.
7 minutes
7
Flip the steaks and cook for another 6-8 minutes on the second side for medium-rare doneness, adjusting time based on thickness and desired doneness.
7 minutes
8
Bring the reserved marinade to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reduces by half and thickens slightly, approximately 8-10 minutes.
9 minutes
9
Transfer the cooked steaks to a warm serving platter and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10
Drizzle the reduced marinade glaze over the rested steaks or serve it on the side for dipping.