Jamaican Jump Up Marinated Beef Steak

This easy rub gives steak a taste of the tropics. Explore some of the flavors of the world’s cuisines right in your own back yard with the Jamaican Jump Up.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup steak sauce
• 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
• 3 tbsp dark rum
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp minced ginger root
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground sea salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 1 lb grilling or marinating steak

Directions

1. Combine steak sauce, coffee, vinegar, rum, oil, ginger root, thyme, garlic, allspice, salt and pepper in a zipper-type plastic bag.
2. Pierce meat all over with fork. Place in bag with marinade; refrigerate for 30 minutes (for Grilling Steaks) or from 4 to 8 hours (for Marinating Steaks).
3. Pat steak dry. Grill, broil or pan-fry using medium-high heat, turning at least twice, for 10 to 12 minutes for medium-rare doneness 145˚F (63˚C)

Steak Sauce Options:

• Teriyaki Temptation: Combine 1/4 cup (50 mL) EACH Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce, 1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH rice vinegar and vegetable oil, 1 tsp (5 mL) EACH liquid honey, sesame oil and garlic powder, 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground ginger and 1 green onion, sliced.
• Britain’s Best: Combine 1/4 cup (50 mL) Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil, 1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH chopped fresh chives or parsley, prepared horseradish and grainy mustard, 2 cloves garlic, minced and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper.

 

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