If you’re thinking you’d rather drink your coffee than eat it, hear me out! Using ground coffee in the rub for this Coffee Rubbed Flank Steak provides a unique depth of flavor, that, paired a little spice from the chile powder and sweetness from the brown sugar, makes for one delicious steak. And with a Nutrivore Score of 529, it’s an extra nutritious steak too.
What gives this Coffee Rubbed Flank Steak an extra nutrient punch is the coffee. With an extraordinary Nutrivore Score of 7036, coffee is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet! It’s particularly high in beneficial phytonutrients (especially polyphenols), as well as vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin B7 (biotin).
Coffee Rubbed Flank Steak
Nutrivore Score: 529
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee or finely ground dark-roast
- 1 tablespoon chile powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon sea salt coarse grain
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dark brown cane sugar
- 2 pounds flank steak
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the coffee, chili powder, paprika, salt, cumin, coriander, granulated onion, granulated garlic, and sugar. Liberally coat the flank steak with the rub, patting with your fingers so it adheres.
- Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Grill the steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium doneness. Remove from the grill and let rest for at least 15 minutes.
- To serve, slice steak against the grain.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Coffee Rubbed Flank Steak
Amount per Serving
Calories
333
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
136
mg
45
%
Sodium
1900
mg
83
%
Potassium
883
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
49
g
98
%
Vitamin A
1461
IU
29
%
Vitamin C
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
71
mg
7
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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