cook like james

Coffee Rubbed Grilled Rib Eye Steaks

 Download Coffee Rub Grilled Rib Eye Steaks recipe

This intense flavorful rub is great for any type of steak, but I prefer rib eye for barbecuing. This recipe is for indoor cooking, but you can also cook them on a charcoal or gas grill over high heat. Be sure and let the steaks rest before carving – I usually throw some olive oil coated vegetables (such as zucchini or asparagus coated with olive oil, sea salt and pepper) on the grill after I remove the steaks.

3 tablespoons finely ground espresso

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon Spanish sweet paprika

1 ½ tablespoons dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoons ground ginger

½ teaspoon cumin

½ teaspoon allspice

2 bone-in or boneless rib-eye steaks, 2-inches thick, approximately 1 1/2 pounds each

Canola or olive oil

Salt and coarsely ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and adjust oven rack to center position. Combine all spices in a bowl and set aside.

2. Preheat a cast iron grill pan over high heat.

3. Brush each side of the steak with oil and then season each side liberally with salt and pepper. Rub 2 tablespoons of the coffee/spice mixture onto 1 side of each steak.

4. Cook the steak, rub side down until nicely browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the steak over, cook for 2 minutes and then transfer to a baking sheet and cook in the oven to medium-rare doneness, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.