Steak with Coffee Barbecue Sauce

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Coffee Barbecue Sauce

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steak

• 1 beef top round steak, cut 3/4 inch thick

Instructions

Coffee Barbecue Sauce

1. In amedium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool.

Steak

1. Place beef steak and 1/2 cup sauce in shallow dish; turn to coat.
2. Cover; refrigerate 6 to 8 hours (or overnight, if desired). Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce.
3. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade.
4. Grill steaks, uncovered, 12 to 13 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.
5. Meanwhile, place reserved sauce in 1-cup glass measure. Microwave on HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until hot.
6. Carve steak into thin slices; serve with sauce.