Cardamom Coffee Rubbed Steak

(Yes, that's about as much thought as I put into recipe ideas. I put way more effort into perfecting the recipe itself than brainstorming the idea!)

Needless to say, this was a fun recipe. Concocting spice rubs are like a kid's chemistry set for me. Spice rubs present endless combinations and they're so easy to tweak.

Actually, some of my favorite recipes are made with spice rubs rather than marinades or sauces. Next Level Wings, for example.

Spice rubs like this Cardamom Coffee Rub are meant to enhance the flavor of the meat, not cover it up. Because really, a good steak doesn't need anything more than salt and a quick sear.

I try to avoid any and all caffeine after noon. Yes, that includes the little amount of coffee on this Cardamom Coffee Rubbed Steak.

Clearly, the best thing to do was have steak for breakfast. Steak and eggs, anyone?

Honestly, I can't recall if I've ever had steak and eggs before testing this recipe... But let's just say there's a dang good reason it's a breakfast tradition. Good gosh, is it good!

So of course, once I perfected the spice rub and photographed the recipe, I wanted to include the eggs too. Just to make it crystal clear that this steak is a good idea for breakfast.

I feel obligated to mention, though, that it's probably a good idea to eat veggies with your breakfast, too. Even though you will want to go hog wild on this steak, pairing it with a little salad is a great way to round out the meal.

Which brings up another idea... slice the Cardamom Coffee Rubbed Steak up into strips and use it for a big ass salad!

Regardless of how you eat it, you'll be glad you have leftover spice rub. Steak is obviously my go-to for the leftover rub. But don't be afraid to try it with pork!

Did you try this Cardamom Coffee Rubbed Steak recipe? I'd love to hear what you think! Please leave a comment and rating or tag me on Instagram - I appreciate your feedback.

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