The Flight Deck Lounge's Coffee-Rubbed Rib Eye Recipe

Coffee-Rubbed Rib Eye

Coffee-Rubbed Rib Eye

Print Recipe

The bold tannins in a Napa Valley Cabernet can stand up to a marbled cut of meat, plus this ground coffee rub creates a bold richness that makes for a dynamic pairing.

Ingredients:

1 boneless rib eye steak, 2 inches thick,
2-2½ pounds
¼ cup finely ground coffee or espresso
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Olive oil
Salt and fresh ground pepper

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Combine all spices in a bowl. Brush steak generously with olive oil and then season steak with salt and pepper. Next, use your hands to coat the meat in the spice rub. Massage the meat with the rub until surface of both sides are fully coated.

Heat a large cast iron pan over high heat and place steak in skillet. Sear for 2 minutes on each side.

Transfer steaks to a baking sheet and place in oven for another 12 to 15 minutes for medium. Let rest before slicing.

Serves 4–6