Coffee-Rubbed Grilled Steak with Espresso Honey Finish

 

Category: Dinner / Grilling / Savory
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Rest Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10–14 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour
Servings: 4

Short Description

Bold coffee, smoky spices, and HapBee Wake Me Up Honey turn a simple grilled steak into something seriously memorable. The savory coffee rub builds a deep, flavorful crust, while a light brushing of Wake Me Up Honey during the final minute on the grill caramelizes over the surface, creating a glossy, slightly sticky crust with rich espresso flavor and just enough sweetness to complement the beef.

Ingredients

For the Coffee-Rubbed Steak

• 2 New York strip steaks or ribeye steaks, about 12 ounces each and 1–1½ inches thick
• 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso or dark-roast coffee
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Wake Me Up Honey Finish

• 3 tablespoons HapBee Wake Me Up Honey
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

For Finishing

• Additional HapBee Wake Me Up Honey, if desired
• Flaky sea salt
• Fresh chopped parsley
• Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Prepare the coffee rub.
In a small bowl, combine the ground coffee, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cinnamon.

2. Season the steaks.
Pat the steaks completely dry with paper towels. Lightly coat both sides with olive oil, then press the coffee rub generously onto all sides of the steaks.

3. Let the steaks rest.
Allow the seasoned steaks to sit at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes before grilling. This helps the seasoning adhere and promotes more even cooking.

4. Prepare the Wake Me Up Honey finish.
In a small bowl, stir together the Wake Me Up Honey, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper. Set aside.

5. Grill the steaks.
Preheat the grill to high heat, approximately 450–500°F. Place the steaks directly over the heat and grill for about 4–5 minutes on the first side. Flip and continue grilling until the steaks are close to your desired doneness.

6. Add the Wake Me Up Honey.
During the final 1–2 minutes of grilling, lightly brush both sides of each steak with the Wake Me Up Honey mixture. Flip once more briefly so the honey caramelizes onto the coffee-rubbed crust. Watch carefully, as honey can burn quickly over high heat.

7. Rest the steaks.
Remove the steaks from the grill and allow them to rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

8. Finish and serve.
Slice the steak against the grain and finish with flaky sea salt, fresh parsley, and black pepper. For a stronger Wake Me Up flavor, add a very light drizzle of honey over the sliced steak just before serving.

 

HapBee Tip

The key is adding the Wake Me Up Honey at the very end of grilling. This gives the steak a beautiful caramelized crust without burning the honey. Serve with roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus, or charred Brussels sprouts.