Seared Steaks W/Coffee Spice Blend

Tender cuts of red beef coated with salt, sugar, black pepper...AND...freshly ground coffee. The steaks are pan-seared and either oven finished or over a smoking hot grill! Served with a baked potato and salad...

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 steaks

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  freshly ground coffee
• 1⁄2 cup fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup kosher salt
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 4 (14 -16 ounce)  rib eye steaks
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Combine the first four ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well.
2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
3. Season each steak with the coffee blend, evenly coating all sides and edges.
4. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat until just to the smoking point.
5. Add as many steaks to the pan as will fit without overcrowding and sear well, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
6. Transfer the steaks to a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining steaks.
7. Place the steaks in the oven and cook for 5 to 10 minutes for medium rare.
8. Let stand for at least 5 minutes before serving or finish on the grill.