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Coffee Rub Steak

This coffee spice rub will take your steak to the next level. Just a few simple ingredients along with ground coffee make an incredible smoky charred crust on your favorite steak.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coffee rub for steaks, coffee rubbed steak recipe, steak rub
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 507kcal
Author: Amy Casey

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ground coffee
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 New York strip steaks 1 ½ inches thick, 8 ounces each

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the ground coffee, light brown sugar, chili powder, black pepper, kosher salt, garlic powder and dried oregano.
  • Place the steaks on a work surface. Generously coat the steaks with the coffee spice rub.
  • Lightly cover the steaks and sit at room temperature for up to 30 minutes. Alternately, refrigerate the steaks for up to 4 hours. Bring to room temperature before cooking.
  • Heat a grill to high. Grill the steaks for 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare. The internal temperature should be 130 degrees F.
  • Remove the steaks from the grill and place on a cutting board. Tent with foil. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes.
  • Slice the steaks against the grain. Pour any accumulated juices over the steak and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Serve.

Notes

Use regular or decaffeinated ground coffee in the rub recipe. Skip flavored, instant or espresso coffees for this recipe.
Store any extra rub in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for future use. It will stay fresh up to 3 months.
Let the coffee spice rub work its magic on the steaks. Having the seasoned steaks sit allows the coffee to tenderize the steak and lock in the flavor.
Use a digital thermometer to instantly check the temperature of the steak. Follow these temperatures to cook a 1 ½ inch thick strip steak to your desired doneness. Rare steak ~ 120 degrees F. For medium rare steak ~ 130 degrees F. Medium steak ~ 140 degrees F. Medium well steak ~ 150 degrees F. Well done steak ~ 160 degrees F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steak | Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.1g | Protein: 53.6g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11.7g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 1295mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4.8g