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Coffee-Chocolate Rub Steak w/ Balsamic Honey Glaze

Blake Hall
Savoury and sweet with rich, unique, and delicious flavours.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Steak

  • 4 steaks (1 inch thick)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)

Coffee-Chocolate Rub

  • 4 tbsp finely ground coffee
  • 2 tbsp dark chocolate (finely grated)
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Balsamic Honey Glaze

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinh black pepper

Instructions
 

  • If you aren’t using our Smoky Espresso rub, mix together the ground coffee, grated dark chocolate, smoked paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, chili powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Brush them lightly with olive oil on both sides. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Coat each steak generously with the coffee-chocolate rub, pressing it onto the meat.
  • Let the steaks sit with the rub for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
  • Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until it thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat your BBQ grill to medium-high (I find around 450 degrees F to be the sweet spot). Cooking times will vary based on grill heat and steak thickness, but I typically grill the steaks for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Adjust the time based on your preferred doneness.
  • Brush the steaks with the balsamic-honey glaze in the last minute of grilling.
  • Take the steaks off the grill and let them rest for 5 to 10 minutes to redistribute the juices.
  • Enjoy your steaks with your choice of sides. See my favourite sides to serve with coffee rubbed steak below.

Notes

Need a ready-to-go option? Try our delicious smokey espresso spice rub to streamline this recipe while still achieving mouthwatering results. Our Smokey Espresso rub contains the perfect balance of ground coffee, smoked paprika, onion powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, chipotle powder, garlic granules, salt, and raw sugar.
Keyword Barbeque
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