Ingredients

1/4 cup ancho chili powder
1/4 cup finely ground espresso
2 tablepsoons Spanish paprika
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tabespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons chili de arbol powder
2 bone-in or boneless rib-eye steaks
Canola or olive oil
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper

Preparation

Combine all spices in a bowl

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Preheat a cast iron pan over high heat. Brush each side of the steak with oil and then season each side liberally with salt and pepper. Rub 2 tablespoons of the coffee rub onto 1 side of each steak. Cook the steak, rub side down until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the steak over, cook for 2 minutes and then transfer to a baking sheet and cook in the oven to medium-rare doneness, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.