Coffee and Cocoa Steak Rub

Elevate your steak game with this bold and flavorful Coffee and Cocoa Steak Rub, a unique seasoning blend that combines the richness of ground coffee and unsweetened cocoa powder with the smoky depth of paprika and cumin. Balanced with a touch of brown sugar and a hint of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick, this rub creates a tantalizing crust on your steaks when grilled, seared, or broiled. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet meal at home, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just minutes and pairs beautifully with hearty sides like roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes. Bursting with savory, smoky, and slightly sweet flavors, this coffee and cocoa rub will take your steak to the next level of indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Ground coffee
• 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine ground coffee, cocoa powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 2

Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Drizzle olive oil over both sides of each steak and rub it in to create a surface for the spice blend to adhere to.

Step 3

Generously sprinkle the coffee and cocoa rub over both sides of each steak, pressing gently to ensure it sticks to the meat.

Step 4

Let the rubbed steaks rest at room temperature for about 20–30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse into the meat.

Step 5

Cook the steaks using your preferred method, such as grilling, pan-searing, or broiling, until they reach your desired level of doneness.

Step 6

Allow the cooked steaks to rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain their juices and ensure maximum flavor.

Step 7

Serve and enjoy your delicious coffee and cocoa-rubbed steaks!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(67.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	342.7

Total Fat 29.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 602.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g	0%
Total Sugars 9.3g
Protein 2.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 68.0mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 284.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.1%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 22.7%