Give your steak an extra kick with our smokin' coffee rub!
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Ingredients
2lbs. (1 1/4-inch)beef tenderlointop sirloin, rib eye or filet steaks
2T. finely ground coffee
2T.ground cumin
1 T.smoked paprika
2tsp.chili powder
1T.kosher salt
2tsp.black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine coffee, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
Pour spice rub onto a large plate. Roll steaks in spices; set aside for about an hour, so steaks come to room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Preheat a cast iron or heavy skillet, over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Cook the steaks until nice a brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip the steaks over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Transfer steaks to a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 8-10 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from the oven tent with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.