Spicy Coffee Steak Rub

Kyra Williams for The Upside Blog

by | Updated: December 4th, 2016

Ever taken a bite and thought “this needs just a little something”? Seasonings go a long way in making a dish come to life. Whether it’s from salt, pepper or a hit of heat, your dinner plate should be full of burst-in-your-mouth flavor. And that’s exactly what this spicy coffee rub does for your favorite cut of steak. Not only will the instant espresso powder kick up your energy, but the touch of chili powder provides a nice punch to your palate.

Spicy Coffee Steak Rub Recipe

Spicy Coffee Steak Rub

Ingredients

2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. instant espresso
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. brown sugar
½ tsp. thyme
½ tsp. smoked paprika

Directions: In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients until well combined. Rub over steaks and grill!

Kyra Williams

Kyra Williams hasn’t always been fit. She used to be quite the opposite, in fact. During her college years, she lived on pizza and beer and packed on an unhealthy amount of pounds, due to total inactivity. One day, something clicked, and Kyra knew it was time to lose the weight. Since that time, she’s fallen so in love with fitness that she’s made it her life’s work to help others to make the changes they need to become fit, active and healthy.

Kyra is a self-employed, NASM-certified online personal trainer and nutrition expert, Crossfit Level One Trainer, USA Weightlifting and USA Powerlifting Coach, and she’s helped women all over the world through her online training services and training programs. For more info or to connect with Kyra, visit kyrawilliamsfitness.com.