A medium-rare steak coated with a dark and flavorful coffee-chili rub, sliced and served on a bed of roasted winter squash, drizzled with a rich parsnip puree.

Coffee-Chili Rubbed Steak with Winter Squash and Parsnip Puree

Name: Coffee-Chili Rubbed Steak with Winter Squash and Parsnip Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ribeye steak; 1 tbsp ground coffee; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp brown sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 small winter squash peeled and cubed; 2 parsnips peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup butter divided; 1 tbsp olive oil; salt to taste; black pepper to taste

Seasonal twist on classic American BBQ with coffee-chili steak and parsnip puree.

Category BBQ

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Searing

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily recipe · January 13, 2023

A little about this dish

This recipe is a twist on traditional American BBQ with an addition of seasonal ingredients. The star of the dish is a perfectly cooked steak with a flavorful coffee-chili rub, served with roasted winter squash and parsnip puree.

Ingredients (for 2)

Ribeye steak — 1 lb
Ground coffee — 1 tbsp
Chili powder — 1 tbsp
Garlic powder — 1 tsp
Onion powder — 1 tsp
Smoked paprika — 1 tsp
Brown sugar — 1 tsp
Salt — 1/2 tsp
Black pepper — 1/4 tsp
Winter squash — 1 small — peeled and cubed
Parsnips — 2 — peeled and cubed
Heavy cream — 1/2 cup
Butter — 1/4 cup — divided
Olive oil — 1 tbsp
Salt — — to taste
Black pepper — — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌡️🔥👨‍🍳

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2 — 🧂☕🍛

In a small bowl, mix together the ground coffee, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to form a rub.
Step 3 — 🍖🧂👏

Coat the steak generously with the rub on both sides.
Step 4 — 🔥🍳🥩

Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat and add 2 tbsp of butter. Sear the steak for 2-3 minutes on each side until a crust forms.
Step 5 — 🥩🌡️👌

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes for medium-rare. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Step 6 — 🎃🔥🍴

Meanwhile, toss the cubed squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
Step 7 — 🍲🔪🌟

In a saucepan, cook the parsnips in salted boiling water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 8 — 🥄🥛🍠

Drain and return the parsnips to the pan. Add the heavy cream and 2 tbsp of butter. Mash or puree until smooth and creamy.
Step 9 — 🍽️🍴👨‍🍳

To serve, plate the roasted squash and spoon the parsnip puree on top. Slice the steak and arrange it on the side. Drizzle with the remaining butter from the steak and enjoy!

A final fox tip

For a smokier flavor, use hickory or mesquite wood chips when grilling the steak. This dish goes well with a bold red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon.