Cashew Free Coffee-Crusted Steak
A bold spice rub built from ground coffee, smoked paprika, garlic, and warm notes of turmeric and ginger transforms a simple ribeye into something genuinely restaurant-worthy. The coffee creates a deeply caramelized crust in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet, locking in all the juicy, beefy flavor underneath. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward pantry staple territory ā no specialty sauces, no mixed spice blends with mystery fillers, just clean, whole spices you can verify yourself. That matters when you're navigating tree nut sensitivities, since pre-made rubs and marinades are notorious for sharing production lines or sneaking in unexpected ingredients. Here, you control every element from bowl to skillet. A final drizzle of good olive oil and a handful of fresh parsley bring a little brightness to balance the smoky, earthy crust. Let the steak rest before you slice it and you'll be rewarded with a juicy, flavor-packed bite every single time.
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4 servings
For the steaks
- 4 ribeye steaks (about 8 oz each, 1-inch thick)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
For the rub
- 2 tbsp finely ground coffee
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- Ā½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp kosher salt
For serving
- 1ā2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the ground coffee, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, turmeric, ginger, and kosher salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
- 2
Pat the steaks thoroughly dry with paper towels, then press the rub firmly onto all sides of each steak, coating evenly. Let the steaks rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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