Seared Steaks W/coffee Spice Blend

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

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

Recipe

• 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.