Coffee-rubbed T-Bone
1 tablespoon ground coffee
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons salt, preferably kosher
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 T-bone steak (about 1 pound)
Olive oil
In a small bowl, stir ground coffee with brown sugar, oregano, salt, pepper, paprika and cumin.
Lightly drizzle steak with oil, then generously sprinkle both sides with seasoning mixture and rub into steak.
Broil or barbecue about 5 minutes per side for rare.
Serves two.
Cook's Note: Spice rub is delicious on beef, pork or lamb and can easily be doubled. Store in an airtight container and it will keep well for several months.
Nutrition values per serving: 380 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated), 10 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 49 g protein, 110 mg cholesterol, 2060 mg sodium.