Serves: 2–4

Why this spice: Collected Foods Coffee Rub builds a dark, aromatic crust on rib-eye that tastes like steakhouse coffee char without bitterness.

Ingredients

• 2 rib-eye steaks (1–1.25 inches thick)
• 2 tbsp Collected Foods Coffee Rub
• 1 tsp kosher salt (if rub is low-salt)
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed

Directions

1. Pat steaks dry. Coat generously with Coffee Rub (and salt if needed). Rest 20 minutes.
2. Heat a cast-iron skillet until very hot; add oil. Sear steaks 3–4 minutes per side.
3. Add butter and garlic; baste 1 minute for medium-rare (adjust time for thickness).
4. Rest 8 minutes before slicing. Spoon pan butter over the meat.

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