Coffee-Rubbed Steak

A bold and flavorful New York strip steak coated with a complex spice rub featuring ground coffee, chile powders, and aromatic spices. This recipe creates a beautiful crust on the outside while maintaining a perfectly cooked interior.

4 servings
4 hr 24 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee beans
  • 5 teaspoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon hot smoked Spanish paprika
  • teaspoons dried oregano
  • teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • teaspoons ground coriander
  • teaspoons mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon chile de árbol powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 pieces New York strip steaks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix ancho chile powder, ground coffee, brown sugar, paprika, dried oregano, pepper, coriander, mustard, chile de árbol powder, ginger, and 1 Tbsp. salt in a small bowl.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Season steaks with salt, then coat with 5 tsp. spice rub per steak (save any extra rub for your next steak). Place on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and chill uncovered 3-6 hours.

    180 min

  3. 3.

    Let steaks sit 1 hour to come to room temperature, which will help them cook quickly and more evenly.

    60 min

  4. 4.

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook steaks 2 minutes or so on each side to create a nice crust. Transfer skillet to oven; cook steaks until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 120°F for medium-rare, about 5 minutes. Transfer steaks to a cutting board; let rest 10 minutes. Slice 1/2-inch thick.

    19 min