Coffee Rubbed Rib Eye

By TrayH

Ingredients

• ~For Coffee Rub:
• 4 – 1" thick 12 oz. rib eyes
• 1/4 cup each finely ground espresso and chili powder
• 2 Tbsp. paprika
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. dry mustard
• 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp. black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. coriander
• 1 Tbsp. oregano
• ~For Caramelized Shallot Butter:
• 4 oz. stick softened unsalted butter
• 2 oz. of caramelized shallots
• (instructions under step 2)
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper

Details

Adapted from expertgriller.com

Preparation

Step 1

* Mix together all the ingredients for the coffee rub. Set aside till needed.

~Prepare the Caramelized Shallot Butter:

* To caramelize shallots, take approx. 5 oz. raw diced shallots; sauté in 2 Tbsp. butter and 1 tsp. kosher salt for approximately 20 minutes until they are soft and brown.

* Using a spatula, mix together all the ingredients for the caramelized shallot butter. Cover and refrigerate.

* Season the rib eyes with salt and pepper and coat rib eyes with 1 Tbsp. of coffee rub on each side.

* Grill rib eyes to desired doneness (note: the rub will get very dark on the steak).

* Plate the rib eyes and place a heaping Tbsp. of caramelized shallot butter on each steak.

* Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

* Serve with your favorite side like a baked potato and/or grilled vegetables.