Coffee Spice Rub for Steak
Elevate your steak game with this bold and aromatic Coffee Spice Rub—a perfect blend of freshly ground coffee, smoky paprika, brown sugar, and a kick of cayenne. This versatile rub infuses rich, earthy flavors into your favorite cut of steak, creating a beautifully caramelized crust when grilled, pan-seared, or oven-cooked. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe combines pantry staples like garlic and onion powder with ground cumin for a smoky-sweet profile that’s irresistibly savory. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or looking to transform weeknight dinners, this coffee rub delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Pair your perfectly cooked steaks with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for a complete gourmet experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Freshly ground coffee
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Paprika (smoked or regular)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional, for coating steak)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the ground coffee, brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin.
Mix the spices thoroughly to ensure they are evenly distributed.
Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Optionally, drizzle the olive oil over the steaks and rub it in to create a surface for the spice rub to adhere to.
Generously apply the coffee spice rub to both sides of each steak, pressing it in gently with your hands to ensure it sticks well.
Let the rubbed steaks rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.
Cook the steaks on a preheated grill, skillet, or oven to your preferred level of doneness, then let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2372 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 284 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
