Coffee-Rubbed Steak

Ingredients for Coffee-Rubbed Steak

• 2 tablespoons ancho chilli powder

• 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee beans

• 5 teaspoons dark brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon hot smoked Spanish paprika

• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander

• 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder

• 1 teaspoon chilli de árbol powder or 3/4 teaspoons finely ground red pepper flakes

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more

• 60g boneless New York strip steaks (about 1 inch thick)

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Mix ancho chilli powder, ground coffee, brown sugar, paprika, dried oregano, pepper, coriander, mustard, chilli de árbol powder, ginger, and 1 tablespoon salt in a small bowl.

Season steaks with salt, then coat with 5 teaspoons spice rub per steak (save any extra rub for your next steak). Place on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and chill uncovered 3–6 hours.

Let steaks sit 1 hour to come to room temperature, which will help them cook quickly and more evenly.

Preheat oven to 204°C. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook steaks 2 minutes or so on each side to create a nice crust. Transfer skillet to oven; cook steaks until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 49°C for medium-rare, about 5 minutes. Transfer steaks to a cutting board; let rest 10 minutes. Slice 1/2-inch thick.

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