Like I mentioned last week, while I typically fire up the grill for chicken or fish, we’ve been grilling a lot of beef lately. My family started raising cows last year and every time we visit the farm, we are sent home with our cooler packed with as much steak, roasts, stew meat, and ground beef that it can fit.
I definitely appreciate the simplicity of a steak seasoned with just salt and pepper to let the flavor of the meat shine through, but I also like to play around with different rubs and marinades. Meet my new favorite: coffee rubbed ribeye.
Now, I know what you might be thinking. “Coffee? On steak?!” Just go with it. Believe me, it works. Especially paired with a beer, I hear.
The coffee adds a richness to the rub that is noticeable but not so much that people are going to feel like they're drinking a latte with their steak. Along with the ground coffee I added chili powder and smoked paprika for smokiness, brown sugar for a boost of sweetness, and garlic powder and dijon mustard because I just love the stuff. Seriously - so much flavor going on in this rub.
The other great thing about this rub is that all of the ingredients are things most people have in their cupboards. The steaks can sit with the rub overnight, making them a quick weeknight meal, but obviously steak dinners always seem a little special and this is definitely appropriate for dinner guests. The rub is unique and will have your dinner guests raving about the flavor.
So fire up the grills - your next steak adventure awaits!
Looks like the perfect main for Father's Day!
This looks like it would also be really great on venison. Next time you are at the farm, I'll send you home with venison too.
It's been so long since I've had venison I don't even remember if I like it! Of course I'll try anything 🙂 Thanks G!
Heck yes! This looks SO good! I actually like my steak simply seasoned as well, but I mean it's a coffee rub - a must try!
Thanks Nichole! Glad you agree 🙂
Oh, yum!
Thanks Sherry 🙂
I like the weathered wood the picture is taken on! Oh, and the food looks great!
Thanks Scott!
We eat steak at least once a week in our house. I love that your family raises cattle. I think my husband would die if that ever happened. Simplicity is best when it comes to beef. Love the rub.
Thanks Jennie!
This recipe looks AWESOME. I know it's something my boyfriend would devour, and I would love it too. Win/Win!