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Flavorful Coffee Rubbed Ribeye Recipe with Easy Blue Cheese Butter

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This recipe features ribeye steaks rubbed with a bold coffee spice mix and topped with a creamy blue cheese compound butter, delivering a rich and unexpected flavor combination that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ribeye steaks, about 12 ounces (340 grams) each, approximately 1-inch thick, well-marbled
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee (medium roast, not instant)
  • 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (e.g., Maytag or Danish Blue)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • Oil with high smoke point (e.g., avocado or grapeseed oil) for searing

Instructions

  1. Make the coffee rub by combining ground coffee, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well.
  2. Prepare the compound butter by softening the unsalted butter, then mixing in crumbled blue cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and optional lemon juice. Shape into a log using plastic wrap or parchment paper and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Pat the ribeye steaks dry with paper towels. Generously rub the coffee spice mix all over both sides of each steak.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot (about 3-4 minutes).
  5. Add a small drizzle of high smoke point oil to the skillet. Place steaks in the skillet and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes on the first side.
  6. Flip the steaks and sear for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare, adjusting time for thickness.
  7. Transfer steaks to a plate and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 5-7 minutes.
  8. Slice the steaks and top each portion with slices of the chilled blue cheese compound butter to melt over the warm meat.

Notes

Pat steaks dry before seasoning to ensure a good crust. Let the rub rest on the meat for 30 minutes if possible. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness (130°F for medium-rare). Rest steaks after cooking to keep them juicy. Compound butter can be made ahead and chilled or frozen.

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