Coffee Spice Rub for Steak

Elevate your steak game with this bold and aromatic Coffee Spice Rub—a perfect blend of freshly ground coffee, smoky paprika, brown sugar, and a kick of cayenne. This versatile rub infuses rich, earthy flavors into your favorite cut of steak, creating a beautifully caramelized crust when grilled, pan-seared, or oven-cooked. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe combines pantry staples like garlic and onion powder with ground cumin for a smoky-sweet profile that’s irresistibly savory. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or looking to transform weeknight dinners, this coffee rub delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Pair your perfectly cooked steaks with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for a complete gourmet experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Freshly ground coffee
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Paprika (smoked or regular)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional, for coating steak)

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine the ground coffee, brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin.

Step 2

Mix the spices thoroughly to ensure they are evenly distributed.

Step 3

Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Step 4

Optionally, drizzle the olive oil over the steaks and rub it in to create a surface for the spice rub to adhere to.

Step 5

Generously apply the coffee spice rub to both sides of each steak, pressing it in gently with your hands to ensure it sticks well.

Step 6

Let the rubbed steaks rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.

Step 7

Cook the steaks on a preheated grill, skillet, or oven to your preferred level of doneness, then let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(53.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	201.0

Total Fat 14.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2372.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 17.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 2.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 57.9mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 283.9mg	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: 62.6%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 33.4%