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Coffee-Rubbed Strip Steaks with Coffee Compound Butter

Bold coffee-rubbed strip steaks grilled to perfection and topped with rich, flavorful coffee compound butter for an unforgettable steak dinner.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Steaks:
  • - 2 1 lb strip steaks
  • - Coffee seasoning rub recipe below
  • For the Coffee Seasoning Rub:
  • - 2 tbsp finely ground coffee
  • - 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • - 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • - 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • - 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
  • - 2 tsp garlic powder
  • - 2 tsp onion powder
  • - 1 tsp chili powder
  • - 1 tsp ground cumin
  • For the Coffee Compound Butter:
  • - 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
  • - Remaining coffee seasoning mix

Method
 

  1. Mix all coffee rub ingredients in a bowl and divide in half
  2. Pat steaks dry and season with half the rub mixture, pressing into meat
  3. Mix softened butter with remaining rub, form into log, and refrigerate 30 minutes
  4. Preheat grill to 350°F and oil grates
  5. Grill steaks flipping every 2 minutes until desired doneness (8-10 minutes for medium-rare)
  6. Top hot steaks with compound butter slices and rest 5 minutes
  7. Serve with melted butter drizzled over steaks

Notes

- Use finely ground coffee, not instant or espresso powder
- Flip steaks every 2 minutes for even cooking
- Internal temps: rare 120-125°F, medium-rare 130-135°F, medium 140-145°F
- Compound butter can be made days ahead and frozen
- Let steaks rest 5 minutes after cooking for best results

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