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    Grilled NY Strip Steak with Coffee Rub

    October 13, 2020 By Mary 7 Comments

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    Grilled NY Strip Steak is a tender and flavorful cut of beef with amazing marbling. Perfect for grilling. Add a marinade and rub with coffee for a flavorful coffee rubbed steak that is rich, intense, and flavorful.

    Grilled Coffee Dry Rubbed NY Strip Steak with french fries.
    NY Strip has incredible marbling and is a very tender steak.

    We have used coffee in many of our recipes to add a richness in flavor that is subtle like our award winning brisket chili. It is subtle, so it isn’t overpowering the dish, instead adding a nice background to the flavor and using coffee in the marinade and the rub. The steps are also pretty simple.

    What is NY Strip Steak

    NY Strip steak comes from the strip loin of a cow. Also called strip steak. This tender area of the cow is along and just under the backbone. The entire strip loin is cut into smaller steaks and the front end of the roast is the NY Strip Steak. It’s tender because it is not moving like a brisket or the sirloin, giving a nice marbling and tender bite. It’s great for grilling and one of our favorite cuts.

    The quality of beef is also important when grilling. When selecting a NY Strip Steak be sure to look for distinct marbling throughout and a small fat cap.

    Alternatively the Ribeye Steak, or T-Bone (bone in combination of NY Strip and Filet Mignon) is another great option with similar marbling.

    Nespresso Machine making coffee
    You can use leftover coffee from the morning brew, or make it just for this recipe.

    Coffee Marinade

    Combine wine and coffee to balance the acidity and earthiness. Fresh ingredients and herbs add the aromatics.

    In a one gallon plastic bag combine the following:

    1. Strong brewed coffee – can be your leftovers from the morning
    2. One cup of red wine
    3. Worcestershire, garlic, onions, sugar, and some dry rub and spices

    Let it marinate for about two hours. Very simple.

    Dry Rub

    After it’s done marinating, remove the steak from the baggie and discard marinade. Pat it dry and apply the dry rub. It’s a simple combination of kosher salt, coarse black pepper, and granulated garlic, with unused finely ground coffee grinds.

    Use a higher quality coffee for this as the cheaper versions will almost taste like cardboard. The coffee rubbed steak also adds a nice earthy dimension as the grounds interact with flame and the meat as it cooks.

    Coffee Rubbed Steak with the coffee rub being applied over the top of the NY Strip steaks.
    Season liberrally.

    How to Grill NY Strip Steak

    Use a two-zone or direct/indirect method of grilling using lump charcoal. For a coffee rubbed steak, the flame will hit the grounds and it will lift out some of the coffee flavor while still getting a nice crust.

    1. Prepare the grill using the two zone method using lump charcoal. Target 450 degrees Fahrenheit over the direct side before applying steaks. This will take about 20 – 30 minutes depending on your cooker.
    2. Grill the NY Strip steaks over direct heat on each side to get the sear. About 3 minutes per side.
    3. Then move the steaks to the indirect side, close the lid and then grill for at least 8 more minutes or until the internal temperature of the steak reaches your desired level of doneness. We like 125 degrees F for rare using a Thermoworks MK4 Thermapen.
    4. After it hits your desired temperature, let the steak rest for 10 minutes. Then slice and serve it.

    Temperature Ranges for Beef

    • Rare: 120-130 degrees F
    • Medium Rare: 130-140 degrees F
    • Medium: 140-150 degrees F
    • Medium Well: 150-160 degrees F
    • Well Done: 160 degrees F (and not recommended)
    NY Strip over indirect side of grill.
    The coffee will shine after being grilled and moved to the indirect side of grill.

    NY Strip Steak and Wine Pairing

    While Cabernet Sauvignon is a usual choice for a NY Strip Steak steak, it’s not the only choice. You want something with power and structure to stand up to the bold flavors of the coffee rubbed steak, but also with good acidity and moderate tannins to cut through the fat and richness of the dish.

    Sliced Coffee rubbed steak with fries.
    If friens aren’t your thing, try duck fat potatoes.

    We tried this steak recently with a Rhone red from Gigondas and it was a remarkable match. As the wine opened it showed lots of fresh ground pepper, earthiness, and even a savory meatiness that was so interesting matched with the steak.

    Other Great Grilled Steak Recipes

    • Cowboy Ribeye with Coffee Ancho Chili Rub
    • Grilled Picanha Steaks
    • Bavette Steak Grilled with Peppercorn Sauce
    • Reverse Seared Ribeye

    Sides

    • Duck Fat Potatoes
    • Perfect Roasted Potatoes
    • Grilled and Glazed Carrots
    • Grilled Broccollini
    Grilled Coffee Dry Rubbed NY Strip Steak

    Grilled NY Strip Steak Recipe

    Grilled New York Strip Steak marinated in a rich coffee and wine base, seasoned with a coffee rub, then grilled. 
    4.28 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time: 2 hours
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Resting Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 264kcal
    Author: Mary Cressler | Vindulge
    Cost: $24.00

    Ingredients

    • 2 whole NY Strip Steaks We used Snake River Farms

    Marinade

    • 1 cup coffee
    • 1 cup red wine we used Pinot Noir
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup Worcestershire
    • 1 small shallot, roughly chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic crushed
    • 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes

    Dry Rub

    • 2 tablespoons SPG Rub
    • 1 teaspoon dry ground coffee
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    Instructions

    Coffee Marinade and Seasoning

    • Combine all ingredients in a large plastic bag and place the NY strips into the bag. Let sit in the fridge for two hours.
    • After two hours of marinade, remove the steaks from the fridge, take out of the bag and pat dry. Combine dry rub ingredients (equal parts salt, pepper, garlic), then add the ground coffee. Season the steaks with the dry rub as you prepare the grill.

    Grilling

    • Set your grill for indirect or two zone cooking using lump charcoal. Typically this will take 20 – 30 minutes with a charcoal chimney starter.
    • Place your steaks over the direct heat for three minutes or until you see a nice crust and cover grill. Then flip for another three minutes over direct heat and cover again.
    • Then move steaks to indirect heat and cover for around 6 – 8 minutes or until your desired internal temperature. We like to pull rare (125 degrees Fahrenheit) using and instant read thermometer.
    • Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before cutting to let the juices redistribute and then cut and serve. This is great with french fries.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 4mg
    Tried this recipe? We would love to see!Mention @vindulge or use the hashtag #vindulge

    This post was first published in July of 2018 and updated with more details on the grilling steps October 2020. *The wine and Nespresso Machine were media samples for review. As always my opinions are my own.  See my sample policy here. 

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    Comments

    1. Jay says

      February 05, 2023 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe. I used Death Wish Coffee Dark Roast whole beans ground super fine. For the wine I used a Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel Merlot. Great pairings. The coffee crust was delectable.

      Reply
    2. Philip says

      July 31, 2019 at 7:53 am

      5 stars
      Grilled over the weekend using the marinade and rub recipe. It was OFF THE CHARTS good ! My new GO TO !!! This is a DO NOT MISS

      Reply
    3. Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman says

      February 21, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      Those strips steaks look amazing! I’ve heard about using coffee in a marinade, but I’ve haven’t tried it yet. We will have to give your recipe a try the next time it’s warm enough to grill outside.

      Reply
    4. Create/Enjoy (@SuzannahStanley) says

      February 21, 2018 at 10:17 am

      Oooh, yum, that rub sounds delicious!!!

      Reply
    5. Erin @ Platings and Pairngs says

      February 20, 2018 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      This steak looks absolutely amazing and the wine sounds delicious – I love a “meaty” wine but always have a hard time finding them, or knowing what to look for.

      Reply
    6. Pech says

      February 20, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      I love the idea of a coffee marinade to give a slightly bitter roasty hint of flavor to everything I assume?

      Reply
    7. Catherine @ Ten Thousand Hour Mama says

      February 20, 2018 at 3:25 pm

      Very cool! I bet Portland has a bunch of different coffees that would work well. It’d be an interesting experiment to try out different brands and roasts to see how it affected the end tastes.

      Reply

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