Coffee Crusted Steak
This season, I’m taking Steak Night to the next level by adding a sweet holiday twist with my Cookie and Coffee Crusted Steak recipe. Yes, you heard that right—this steak recipe combines a smoky Chipotle coffee rub with a sweet and savory cookie butter for the ultimate flavor bomb. Made on my FYR Grill and featuring Kroger’s famous chocolate chip cookies, this incredible meal is sure to impress and satisfy every bite. Table of Contents Why You’ll Love Coffee Crusted SteakIngredients for the Best SteakHow to Make Coffee Crusted SteakCookie Butter & Chipotle Coffee RubPrep the Crusted SteakPro-Tip: Perfecting the Coffee Rub CrustSear the Coffee Crusted SteakAdd the Cookie ButterSlice and ServeWhat to Serve with Coffee Crusted SteakCoffee Crusted Steak Leftovers & ReheatingMore Chipotle Steak RecipesFAQS for Coffee Crusted SteakFlavor X Fire & FOOD X FireCoffee Crusted Steak Recipe Why You’ll Love Coffee Crusted Steak Ingredients for the Best Steak How to Make Coffee Crusted Steak Cookie Butter & Chipotle Coffee RubPrep the Crusted Steak Cookie Butter & Chipotle Coffee Rub Prep the Crusted Steak Pro-Tip: Perfecting the Coffee Rub Crust Sear the Coffee Crusted SteakAdd the Cookie ButterSlice and Serve Sear the Coffee Crusted Steak Add the Cookie Butter Slice and Serve What to Serve with Coffee Crusted Steak Coffee Crusted Steak Leftovers & Reheating More Chipotle Steak Recipes FAQS for Coffee Crusted Steak Flavor X Fire & FOOD X Fire Coffee Crusted Steak Recipe Why You’ll Love Coffee Crusted Steak Don’t let the cookies scare you away from this epic steak recipe because this one’s a game-changer. First of all, the killer combination of coffee grounds, cocoa powder, and spices creates a rich, smoky flavor with a perfectly caramelized crust that’ll have you savoring every bite and craving more. Plus, the cookie butter? It’s the last thing you’d expect with steak, but it’s also exactly what you didn’t know you were missing in life. Overall, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests during the holidays or treating yourself to something special. With smoky, sweet, and savory flavors all coming together, this simple recipe delivers a blissful bite every single time. For more coffee crusted meats, check out my Coffee Crusted Venison Rack and Coffee Crusted Ribeyes with Honey Chili Butter! Ingredients for the Best Steak Steak – Ribeye steaks or your favorite cut of steak and a touch of canola oil (or olive oil in a pinch) for high-heat searing. Chipotle Coffee Spice Rub – The dry rub mixes ground coffee, cocoa powder, chili powder, cinnamon, black pepper, and garlic powder. Don’t forget kosher salt to season those sides of the steaks. Steak – Ribeye steaks or your favorite cut of steak and a touch of canola oil (or olive oil in a pinch) for high-heat searing. Chipotle Coffee Spice Rub – The dry rub mixes ground coffee, cocoa powder, chili powder, cinnamon, black pepper, and garlic powder. Don’t forget kosher salt to season those sides of the steaks. Cookie Butter – Kroger chocolate chip cookies crumbled into a buttery, savory spread with smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper for a bold twist. Cookie Butter – Kroger chocolate chip cookies crumbled into a buttery, savory spread with smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper for a bold twist. Sweet potato fries round out the plate perfectly, but if you’re looking to mix things up, feel free to explore other sides for this incredible meal. Whether you go for something hearty or light, the options are endless. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe brings out the rich, bold flavor of the steak like nothing else, making it a true crowd-pleaser. Now that we know what to order from Kroger, my favorite grocery store, let’s dive into the step-by-step magic and bring this dish to life. How to Make Coffee Crusted Steak Cookie Butter & Chipotle Coffee Rub In a small bowl, combine crumbled cookies with softened butter, soy sauce, and spices. It’s important that the butter is softened (so that you can easily mix it), but also not melted. If it’s melted we won’t be able to roll it into a log. Mix until smooth. Now that the butter mixture is put together, let’s roll it. Set some plastic wrap across a flat surface, then set the butter mixture in the middle of the plastic wrap. Take the long sides of the plastic and wrap it to cover the butter, leaving the ends out so that you can grab them. Take those ends and begin to twist them, so that plastic wrap gets tighter and tighter around the butter. Once everything is secure, set the butter log in the fridge to solidify. Prep the Crusted Steak Next, mix together the Chipotle coffee rub ingredients in a small bowl. Pat your ribeye steaks dry with paper towels and slather them in oil. This will help us achieve a good crust on the steaks when grilling. Generously apply the homemade coffee rub, making sure every inch of the meat gets coated. Let the seasoned steaks rest in the fridge while you heat your grill. Pro-Tip: Perfecting the Coffee Rub Crust For this recipe, using an espresso roast like Café Bustelo from Kroger will give you the richest flavor and deepest crust. Its bold profile stands up beautifully to the smoky heat of the grill. Pair that with a coarse grind, and you’ll get that bold, blackened crust steak lovers rave about. Just make sure the coffee grounds aren’t too large, or they might burn during searing. Sear the Coffee Crusted Steak Preheat a grill or cast iron skillet to medium heat. If using a cast iron skillet, add canola oil to the hot pan and sear steaks on direct heat for 5-6 minutes per side or until they reach your desired internal temperature. For the grill, set the steaks directly over the hot coals. Flip as needed and cook to the proper internal temp. For medium-rare, aim for 120F with an instant-read thermometer. Add the Cookie Butter Once your coffee crusted steak is done, remove it from the grill and set it on a cutting board. Remove the cookie butter from the fridge and unwrap it. It should have resolidified, allowing you to now cut into the butter log and create slices. Top the whole steaks with a slice or two of the cookie butter while it rests on a cutting board. The butter will melt, infusing the steak with a sweet and spicy, savory flavor. Slice and Serve To slice your steak, it’s easiest to first slice it off the bone. Then continue by slicing your steak against the grain, and serve with sweet potato fries or any sides you love. Grab your fork and prepare for greatness. Cheers to another epic meal co-created with help from Kroger! What to Serve with Coffee Crusted Steak Sweet potato fries are always a win, but if you’re looking to switch things up, this steak also pairs well with roasted green beans, herby corn salsa, or even a side of creamy mashed potatoes. Additionally, for a fun twist, you might want to consider pairing it with tangy coleslaw or buttery dinner rolls to round out the meal. For a festive twist, try pairing it with cranberry sauce or roasted Brussels sprouts to enhance the holiday vibe. If you’re in the mood for something lighter, a fresh salad with lime juice and a touch of olive oil works perfectly to balance the bold flavors of the steak. Coffee Crusted Steak Leftovers & Reheating Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. When ready, reheat on the grill over medium heat for a few minutes per side until warmed through. This keeps the steak’s smoky flavors intact and ensures a delicious finish. Finally, don’t forget to save extra cookie butter to slather on a steak sandwich. It’ll transform your leftovers into a whole new level of freakin’ delicious flavor. More Chipotle Steak Recipes FAQS for Coffee Crusted Steak Can I use other cuts of meat? Absolutely! Ribeye steaks are ideal for their marbling. However, you can also try New York strip steak, filet mignon, or even a flank steak. Basically, make sure to adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the steaks. Can I use other kinds of cookies? For sure! Chocolate chip cookies bring a rich sweetness, but sugar cookies also work great too. You can even experiment with other holiday favorites like snickerdoodles for a touch of cinnamon. What kind of ground coffee should I use for this recipe? When it came to picking the coffee for this rub, I went with Café Bustelo espresso roast from Kroger. It’s got that bold, rich Cuban coffee flavor that holds up beautifully against the smoky heat of the grill. It will also give you that perfect crust and deep coffee flavor. Get The Cookbooks! Flavor X Fire & FOOD X Fire By Derek Wolf All the major tastes—salty, sour, sweet, bitter, and umami—are explored in depth, along with an investigation of other components you should consider when it comes to flavor, such as aroma, heat, and texture. Steak: ▢ 1-2 Ribeye Steaks▢ Canola Oil as needed▢ Sweet Potato Fries on the side ▢ 1-2 Ribeye Steaks ▢ Canola Oil as needed ▢ Sweet Potato Fries on the side Chipotle Coffee Rub: ▢ 2 tbsp Ground Coffee▢ 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder▢ 1 tbsp Chipotle Powder▢ 1 tbsp Cinnamon Powder▢ 2 tsp Garlic Powder▢ 2 tsp Black Pepper▢ Kosher Salt to taste ▢ 2 tbsp Ground Coffee ▢ 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder ▢ 1 tbsp Chipotle Powder ▢ 1 tbsp Cinnamon Powder ▢ 2 tsp Garlic Powder ▢ 2 tsp Black Pepper ▢ Kosher Salt to taste Cookie Butter: ▢ 1 cup Kroger Chocolate Chip Cookies crumbled▢ 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter softened▢ 1 tbsp Soy Sauce▢ 1 tsp Smoked Paprika▢ 1 tsp Garlic Powder▢ ½ tsp Cayenne Powder▢ Kosher Salt to taste ▢ 1 cup Kroger Chocolate Chip Cookies crumbled ▢ 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter softened ▢ 1 tbsp Soy Sauce ▢ 1 tsp Smoked Paprika ▢ 1 tsp Garlic Powder ▢ ½ tsp Cayenne Powder ▢ Kosher Salt to taste Add all the ingredients for your cookie butter to a bowl and mix. Set to the side until ready to use.Mix together the chipotle coffee rub in a bowl. Slather your steaks with oil and generously season with the mixed seasoning. Set in the fridge until ready to cook.Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 375F) for direct cooking.Add your steak to the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until they are 120F. Once the steaks are done, top with cookie butter and pull off to rest.Slice into your steaks and serve with sweet potato fries on the side. Enjoy! Add all the ingredients for your cookie butter to a bowl and mix. Set to the side until ready to use. Add all the ingredients for your cookie butter to a bowl and mix. Set to the side until ready to use. Mix together the chipotle coffee rub in a bowl. Slather your steaks with oil and generously season with the mixed seasoning. Set in the fridge until ready to cook. Mix together the chipotle coffee rub in a bowl. Slather your steaks with oil and generously season with the mixed seasoning. Set in the fridge until ready to cook. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 375F) for direct cooking. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 375F) for direct cooking. Add your steak to the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until they are 120F. Once the steaks are done, top with cookie butter and pull off to rest. Add your steak to the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until they are 120F. Once the steaks are done, top with cookie butter and pull off to rest. Slice into your steaks and serve with sweet potato fries on the side. Enjoy! Slice into your steaks and serve with sweet potato fries on the side. Enjoy! For this recipe, using an espresso roast like Café Bustelo from Kroger will give you the richest flavor and deepest crust. Its bold profile stands up beautifully to the smoky heat of the grill. Pair that with a coarse grind, and you’ll get that bold, blackened crust steak lovers rave about. Just make sure the coffee grounds aren’t too large, or they might burn during searing. Calories: 989kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1086mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 2278IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 6mg Derek Wolf Derek is the driving force behind Over the Fire Cooking. He started cooking with live fire in 2016 and decided to start a social media page so his friends and family could follow the journey. Fast forward to today and Over the Fire Cooking has spread across multiple platforms with millions now following Derek's fire cooking journey. He's a southern fellow who enjoys everything from classic BBQ to Central and South American inspired dishes. Whatever he's cooking up, it's guaranteed to be so freakin' delicious!