"We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ground coffee probably isn't the first thing you think of seasoning your steak with, but it's a bold fave beloved by Ina Garten. In a recipe for Grilled New York Strip Steaks from her 2014 cookbook "Make It Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook," Garten uses coffee grounds in a spice rub to catapult the flavor of the beef to a whole new level."
"Garten met with the famed butcher at the renowned Madison Avenue location for a 2013 episode of "The Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics," aptly called "Old New York." After showing off a few cuts of beef, Lobel proudly slices off a "double steak" (about 3 inches thick) of dry-aged, New York strip for Garten and her husband to grill later."
A spice rub featuring ground coffee, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and paprika or chipotle brightens New York strip steaks by deepening umami and encouraging browning. The coffee's natural enzymes and acidity contribute mild tenderizing effects while amplifying the meat's savory profile. Substituting chipotle powder adds smokiness; apricot salt can be swapped for kosher or sea salt. High-quality beef often needs only sea salt and fresh pepper, but the coffee-based rub adds complexity, balance, and a caramelized crust during grilling.
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