Soy-and-Cola Marinated Steak

Having grown up in farm country, I'm definitely a meat and potatoes girl.  I do love a good steak and I'm always looking for new ways to serve up a tasty steak dinner.  This one is so good!

6 garlic cloves, finely minced

1 (12 oz) can of Coke (do not use diet)

1/2 cup white miso

1/3 cup soy sauce

2 lb skirt steak

Vegetable oil (for grill or grill pan)

3 scallions

Mix together garlic, Coke, miso, and soy sauce in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag or large baking dish.  Add steak to marinade and turn to coat.  Seal or cover; chill, turning occasionally, at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.  (Marinate at least 4 hours, if possible.)

Prepare a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.  Oil the grates.  Remove steak from marinade, letting excess drip back into the bag or dish; discard marinade.  Grill the steak, turning every 2 minutes or so, until desired doneness.  Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.  

Thinly slice the white parts of the scallions.  Cut the green parts of the scallions crosswise into 2" pieces and then slice each 2" piece into slim matchsticks.  Place the sliced scallions in a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes.  Drain and transfer to a paper towel to pat dry.

Thinly slice the steak against the grain.  Arrange on a platter and drizzle juices from the cutting board over.  Top with the scallions and serve.

Just in case you aren't familiar with Miso . . . White miso is a light-colored fermented soybean paste made with soybeans, rice koji, salt, and water.  The flavor is mild and slightly sweet.  It is versatile, easy to use, and works well in everyday cooking.