Description
This savory coffee-rubbed ribeye recipe combines bold coffee flavors with a smoky crust and a rich garlic butter finish, perfect for an indulgent yet easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 thick-cut ribeye steak (about 12 oz / 340 g), well-marbled
- 2 tablespoons ground coffee (medium grind)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine ground coffee, brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, kosher salt, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Pat the ribeye dry with paper towels. Generously coat both sides of the steak with the coffee rub, pressing it into the meat. Let rest at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- Mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ribeye to the dry skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving it to form a dark crust. Flip and cook the other side for another 4 minutes for medium-rare.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer if desired; 130°F (54°C) is ideal for medium-rare.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5-7 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Spoon the prepared garlic butter over the warm steak just before serving.
Notes
Let the steak come to room temperature before cooking for even doneness. Use medium-ground coffee to avoid grittiness. Flip the steak only once to develop a better crust. Rest the steak after cooking to keep it juicy. If skillet smokes excessively, lower heat slightly. For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with ghee or plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ribeye steak (12 o
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 55
- Saturated Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 55
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