Coffee-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin Steak

Method

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. 2
   Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
3. 3
   Coat tenderloin steaks on both sides with oil and your favorite rub or seasoning.
4. 4
   Brown steaks on both sides in skillet.
5. 5
   Transfer skillet to oven and cook for 15 minutes. Steaks will be medium rare when a meat thermometer placed in the center of the steak reads 145°F.
6. 6
   In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp ancho chile powder, 2 tbsp ground coffee, 5 tsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 ½ tsp dried oregano, 1 ½ tsp pepper, 1 ½ tsp ground coriander, 1 ½ tsp mustard powder, 1 tsp chile de arbol powder, 1 tsp ginger and 1 tbsp kosher salt.
7. 7
   Coat steaks with 5 tsp of the spice rub per steak.