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Coffee Rub for Steak Recipe

This coffee rub for steak recipe is an incredibly flavored seasoning for any cut of steak.

It delivers almost a crust on the steak once cooked that is filled with rich, complex flavors that will have you looking forward to the next bite.

It is the perfect seasoning for grilling, pan-to-oven method or air fryer steak.

coffee rub for steak

Coffee Rub for Steak Recipe

Coffee Rub Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons ancho chile powder

2 tablespoons finely ground coffee beans

5 teaspoons dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon Spanish paprika

1½ teaspoons dried oregano

1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

1½ teaspoons ground coriander

1½ teaspoons mustard powder

¾ teaspoon finely ground red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon kosher salt

coffee rub for steak

Coffee Rub Recipe Directions

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.

Season steaks with salt, then coat with 1 Tablespoon coffee rub per steak (save any extra rub for your next steak).

Allow seasoning to rest on steaks at room temperature for at least 30-minutes. The longer it rests, the more flavor it will create!

ribeye steaks with coffee rub on them resting

Cook using your favorite method.

Transfer steaks to a cutting board; let rest 10 minutes. Slice ½” thick.

beautiful air fryer ribeye

coffee rub for steak

Coffee Rub for Steak Recipe

Yield: 1/2 cup

This homemade coffee rub for steak delivers almost a crust on the steak once cooked that is filled with rich, complex flavors that will have you looking forward to the next bite.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee beans
  • 5 teaspoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Spanish paprika
  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1½ teaspoons mustard powder
  • ¾ teaspoon finely ground red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Season steaks with salt, then coat with 1 Tablespoon coffee rub per steak (save any extra rub for your next steak).
  3. Allow seasoning to rest on steaks at room temperature for at least 30-minutes. The longer it rests, the more flavor it will create!
  4. Cook using your favorite method.
  5. Transfer steaks to a cutting board; let rest 10 minutes. Slice ½” thick.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 96Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1808mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 4gSugar: 10gProtein: 4g

The Nutritional Information may not be accurate.

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About Julee: Julee Morrison is an experienced author with 35 years of expertise in parenting and recipes. She is the author of four cookbooks: The Instant Pot College Cookbook, The How-To Cookbook for Teens, The Complete Cookbook for Teens, and The Complete College Cookbook. Julee is passionate about baking, crystals, reading, and family. Her writing has appeared in The LA Times (Bon Jovi Obsession Goes Global), Disney's Family Fun Magazine (August 2010, July 2009, September 2008), and My Family Gave Up Television (page 92, Disney Family Fun August 2010). Her great ideas have been featured in Disney's Family Fun (Page 80, September 2008) and the Write for Charity book From the Heart (May 2010). Julee's work has also been published in Weight Watchers Magazine, All You Magazine (Jan. 2011, February 2011, June 2013), Scholastic Parent and Child Magazine (Oct. 2011), Red River Family Magazine (Jan. 2011), BonAppetit.com, and more. Notably, her article "My Toddler Stood on Elvis' Grave and Scaled Over Boulders to Get to a Dinosaur" made AP News, and "The Sly Way I Cured My Child's Lying Habit" was featured on PopSugar. When she's not writing, Julee enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new baking recipes.
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