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Flavorful Coffee-Rubbed Ribeye Steak Recipe with Easy Garlic Herb Butter

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A bold and savory ribeye steak rubbed with a smoky coffee spice blend and topped with a creamy garlic herb butter, perfect for an easy yet impressive meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee (medium roast preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked or regular)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 ribeye steaks, about 1-inch thick, 10-12 oz (280–340 g) each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine coffee, paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix well.
  2. Soften butter by leaving at room temperature for 15 minutes or microwaving in 10-second bursts until spreadable. Stir in minced garlic, parsley, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined and set aside.
  3. Pat ribeye steaks dry with paper towels. Rub each steak with olive oil, then coat both sides generously with the coffee rub. Let rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Place steaks in the hot skillet and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal temp ~130°F / 54°C). Flip only once using tongs.
  6. Remove steaks from pan and place on a plate or cutting board. Top each with a generous dollop of garlic herb butter. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Slice against the grain if desired and spoon any melted butter over the steak before serving.

Notes

Let the steak rest at room temperature before cooking for even cooking. Use a meat thermometer for best doneness results. If garlic butter is too firm, place on hot steak and cover to melt slowly. Avoid flipping steak too soon to maintain crust. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine or ghee. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 2-3 days; reheat gently with extra garlic butter.

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