Our Coffee Rubbed Steak is seasoned with espresso powder and brown sugar for a deep rich flavor. Chile pepper adds a hint of heat and paprika lends a smoky note to this grilled steak recipe.
Grilled Steak Recipe
What better way to celebrate the extra special man in your life than with a manly espresso rubbed steak hot off the grill? My four sons are all daddys now and each deserve a delicious grilled steak dinner. I’m so proud of them and how sweet they are with their kids.
The special Dad in your life will love his Father’s Day steak perfectly seasoned with the flavors of espresso, brown sugar for a little balance and sweetness, ancho chile pepper for a bit of a kick and smoked paprika for a hint of smokiness. Garlic powder and kosher salt give a depth of flavor and round out our coffee rub recipe.
The flavors on this steak are to die for! Dad will wish every day could be Father’s Day!
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
What can I use a coffee rub on?
Our coffee rub recipe will also taste delicious on:
- brisket
- chicken
- flank steak
- London broil
- pork
- rib roast
- spare ribs and baby back ribs
Prefer a milder flavor than espresso?
Use instant coffee in place of the instant espresso powder and the flavor will be slightly less intense but still have a ton of flavor!
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Ingredients you will need to make this recipe
- instant espresso granules
- dark brown sugar
- ancho chile pepper
- smoked paprika
- garlic powder
- kosher salt
- boneless shell steaks
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- 2 Tbs. instant espresso granules or instant coffee powder
- 2 Tbs. packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp. ancho chile pepper
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 boneless beef shell steaks
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Combine espresso granules, brown sugar, ancho chile pepper, paprika, garlic powder and kosher salt.
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Rub both sides of steaks with the rub and let stand 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile brush grill grates with oil and preheat grill for direct heat grilling.
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Grill steaks until desired doneness, turning once.
Makes 4 servings.
[…] Espresso Rubbed Grilled Steak is seasoned with the flavors of espresso, brown sugar for a little balance and sweetness, ancho chile pepper for a bit of a kick and smoked paprika for a hint of smokiness. The flavors on this steak are to die for! […]