New York Strip Steak with Spicy Coffee Rub

I love coffee, so what’s better than a slightly spicy coffee rub on a juicy steak?  Feel free to increase the spices I had to make a tame blend for my family.

Ingredients:

2 New York Strip Steaks ½ to 1 pound each

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons espresso balsamic vinegar (plain balsamic vinegar works too)

1 tablespoon coffee grounds

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon granulated garlic

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder

Directions:

1. Rub steaks with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
2. Mix spices in a small bowl and rub on both sides of steaks at least 2-3 hours before grilling.
3. Refrigerate steaks until 30 minutes prior to grilling.
4. Grill on high for 5 minutes per side (longer if you prefer well done steaks).
5. Let steaks rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.
6. Enjoy!
7. (I served this with a roasted sweet potato and za’atar squash spiral fries.)