French Roast Spice Rub

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Spice up your steak with French Roast Spice Rub

by The Chefin Steak

Prep

5 min

Cook

6 min

Ready In

11 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons coarsely ground french roast coffee beans
	2 teaspoons kosher salt
	1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
	3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
	1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

296

Sugar

Fat

14g

This French Roast Spice Rub is a quick and easy way to add a bold flavor to your steak. It uses coarsely ground French roast coffee as a base mixed with kosher salt, brown sugar, black pepper, and garlic. The French roast coffee gives the steak a unique flavor and a deep dark crust when grilled. It’s perfect for those who love a strong coffee taste in their food and want to spice up their usual steak dinner. This spice rub can also be used for other meats like chicken or pork.

Instructions

1.	Preheat grill or oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	In a small bowl, mix together French roast coffee, kosher salt, light brown sugar, black pepper, and garlic until well combined.
3.	Rub the mixture onto both sides of the steak.
4.	Grill or roast the steak for 3 minutes per side for medium rare or until desired doneness is achieved.
5.	Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This spice rub adds a unique and bold flavor to your steak.

It is very easy to prepare and can be used for other meats as well.

It is perfect for those who enjoy a strong coffee taste in their food.

CONS

The use of French roast coffee might not suit everyone’s taste buds.

The sugar content might be a concern for those who are on a low sugar or diabetic diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This food can be a good source of protein and iron.
The garlic in the spice rub can help boost the immune system and promote heart health.
The coffee in the rub contains caffeine which can improve cognitive function and increase metabolism.