Peanut Free Coffee-Crusted Steak

Total time55 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

5.0

(29)

A bold coffee crust transforms a ribeye into something genuinely special — deeply savory, slightly smoky, and with a sear that locks in every bit of juicy flavor. The rub is built from pantry staples like smoked paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, and ginger, so there's no hunting down obscure ingredients or worrying about what's hiding in a pre-made spice blend. Every component here is straightforwardly peanut-free, which means you can focus entirely on getting that cast iron screaming hot and nailing the crust. Pressing the rub firmly onto dried steaks and letting them rest before they hit the pan is the kind of low-effort technique that pays off in a seriously restaurant-worthy result. A final drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of fresh parsley pull the whole plate together with almost no extra work. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this one earns its place at the table.

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Ingredients

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
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground ginger
1 tsp kosher salt

For serving

1–2 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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