How to Make Coffee-Rubbed Steak
Fragrant coffee and spices infuse the steak with a unique smoky, spicy flavor. Use half the steak for dinner tonight, and save the other half to make Beef Fajitas later in the week.
While the steak is resting, add a little more oil to the pan that you cooked the steak in, and use it to sauté sweet potatoes or other vegetables like bell pepper, squash, or green beans. Your side dish will pick up flavor from the pan, and you’ll only have one pan to wash!
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5 min prep time
10 min cook time
8servings
5 oz steak
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Mix the espresso, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and brown sugar together. Spread the mixture on both sides of the steak, pressing it into the meat.
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Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the steak and sauté for 5 minutes, watching to make sure the spices do not burn. Flip the steak and cook for
another 5 minutes or until the steak reaches your desired doneness. A meat thermometer inserted into the steak should read 125° F for rare and 145° F for medium rare. - Move the steak to a cutting board and pour the pan juices over it. Let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice. If you’d like to reserve some for another recipe, place in a tightly sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition facts
8 Servings
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Serving Size
5 oz steak
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Amount per serving
Calories
290
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
13g
17%-
Saturated Fat
4.1g
21% -
Trans Fats
0.5g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
115mg
38% -
Sodium
85mg
4% -
Total Carbohydrate
3g
1%-
Dietary Fiber
0g
0% -
Total Sugars
2g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
40g
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Potassium
590mg
13%
Ingredients
ground espresso or instant coffee
1 tbsp
onion powder
1 tbsp
smoked paprika
1 tbsp
chili powder
1 tsp
brown sugar
1/2 tbsp
lean strip steak (visible fat removed)
3 lbs
olive oil
2 tbsp