Coffee-Rubbed Steak With Coffee Bourbon Sauce

Name: Coffee-Rubbed Steak With Coffee Bourbon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 tsp. brown sugar; 2 tsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. paprika; 1 tsp. oregano; 1 tbsp. finely ground coffee; 1 tsp. salt; 1 16 oz boneless strip steak; 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 c. brewed coffee; 1/3 c. brown sugar; 1/4 c. bourbon; 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 c. ketchup; 2 tsp. orange zest; Kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper

By Lena AbrahamPublished: Oct 11, 2018

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

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Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

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Ingredients

For the steak:

2 tsp.
brown sugar
2 tsp.
chili powder
2 tsp.
paprika
1 tsp.
oregano
1 Tbsp.
finely ground coffee
1 tsp.
salt
1
16 oz boneless strip steak
1 Tbsp.
vegetable oil

For the sauce:

1 cup
brewed coffee
1/3 cup
brown sugar
1/4 cup
bourbon
2 Tbsp.
apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp.
Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup
ketchup
2 tsp.
orange zest
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1 Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, whisk together coffee, chili powder, paprika, brown sugar, oregano, and salt. Rub spice blend all over steak, cover, and place in refrigerator to rest, 30 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, make sauce: In a medium sauce pan, combine brewed coffee with brown sugar, bourbon, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and orange zest. Bring mixture to a boil, then simmer uncovered until reduced by 1/3, 25 minutes.
3. Step 3In a large skillet over medium high heat, sear steak for 2 minutes on each side, or until a crust forms. Place skillet in oven and bake 5 minutes more at 400°, until meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 125°. (For medium rare.)
4. Step 4Let steak rest 10 minutes for slicing, then serve with coffee bourbon sauce.