Espresso Steak with Baked Zucchini and Potatoes

Name: Espresso Steak with Baked Zucchini and Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 round tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon black pepper; About 1/2 teaspoon Espelette or cayenne pepper; About 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated; 1 shot espresso, cooled or about 1/2 cup brewed strong coffee, cooled; 1 shallot, finely chopped or grated; 2 pounds flank steak; Serving suggestions: parsley, lemon and salt; One 28- to 32-ounce can stewed tomatoes or Italian San Marzano tomatoes; 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; Olive oil, for liberal drizzling; 2 zucchini, thinly sliced; Salt and pepper; 3 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons rosemary, finely chopped; 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 round tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon black pepper
About 1/2 teaspoon Espelette or cayenne pepper
About 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
1 shot espresso, cooled or about 1/2 cup brewed strong coffee, cooled
1 shallot, finely chopped or grated
2 pounds flank steak
Serving suggestions: parsley, lemon and salt
One 28- to 32-ounce can stewed tomatoes or Italian San Marzano tomatoes
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
Olive oil, for liberal drizzling
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper
3 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons rosemary, finely chopped
4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1
For the marinade: Combine the olive oil, rosemary, Worcestershire, mustard, vinegar, black pepper, espelette, cinnamon, garlic, espresso and shallots in shallow dish or large plastic food storage bag.
2
Turn the steak in the marinade and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
3
Heat the broiler or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4
Cook the flank steak about 12 minutes, turning once.
5
Let the steak rest 5 to 10 minutes, then slice across the grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
6
Dress with lemon juice, parsley and sprinkle with a little salt to finish.
7
For the zucchini and potatoes: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pour half of the tomatoes into a casserole dish and break them up a bit.
8
Sprinkle some thyme over them and drizzle with olive oil.
9
Top with a layer of zucchini and season with salt and pepper.
10
Top with the potatoes and season with salt and pepper, some rosemary, sprinkle of garlic, some onions, a drizzle of olive oil and some grated cheese.
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Repeat the layers until you use up all of the vegetables, and bake until bubbly and brown and the potatoes are tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 round tablespoon Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Espresso Steak with Baked Zucchini and Potatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!