Name: Pan-Seared New York Strip Steak With Coffee–Chile Rub
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder; 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee beans; 5 teaspoons dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon hot smoked Spanish paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder; 1 teaspoon chile de árbol powder or 3/4 teaspoon finely ground red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more; 2 16-ounce boneless New York strip steaks (about 1 inch thick); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Photo by Alex Lau

This rub works on just about any cut (in fact, it’s served on filet mignon at Mesa Grill), and the pan-to-oven method is foolproof.

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