Grilled T-Bone Steak with Chili Coffee Rub

This grilled T-bone steak is coated in a smoky chili coffee rub that creates a flavourful crust while keeping the meat tender and juicy. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's an easy BBQ recipe for backyard grilling.

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Ingredients

1 tbsp ground coffee
1 tbsp hot pepper flakes
2 tsp coarse sea salt
2 tsp cane sugar or granulated sugar
1½ tsp granulated garlic
3 T-bone steaks at room temperature, pat dry
2 tbsp sunflower oil
salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Heat barbecue to medium-high.
Using a mortar and pestle, combine coffee, hot pepper flakes, salt, sugar and garlic; grind until fine. Rub all over steaks and let marinate for 15 minutes.
Brush steaks with some of the sunflower oil; place on greased grill. Cook, covered flipping once, until desired doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to cutting board; cover with foil and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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