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Grilled Coffee Rubbed Ribeye with Charred Corn & Tomato Salad

Grilled Coffee Rubbed Ribeye with Charred Corn & Tomato Salad

By Traeger Kitchen

The perfect summer meal. Beautiful rib-eye crusted with a rich coffee rub, seared and served with a fresh and flavorful charred corn & tomato salad.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

1 Hr
30 Min

Pellets

Mesquite
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
  • 1/4 Cup
  • ancho chile powder
  • 1/4 Cup
  • ground espresso
  • 2 Tablespoon
  • Spanish paprika
  • 2 Tablespoon
  • dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • dry mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • kosher salt
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • Ground black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • ground coriander
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • dried oregano
  • 2 Teaspoon
  • chile de arbol powder
  • 3/4 Cup
  • olive oil
  • 12 Large
  • basil leaves
  • 12 Large
  • fresh mint leaves
  • 6 Sprig
  • fresh thyme
  • 2 Sprig
  • fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 Cup
  • white wine vinegar
  • 1 Clove
  • garlic, minced
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, set temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    00:15

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 2

    Combine all ingredients for the rub in a medium bowl and mix well. Season the ribeyes generously on both sides with coffee rub. Place the steaks on the grill grate and smoke for 1 hour.

    01:00

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Super Smoke

    Ingredients
    • 1/4 Cup ancho chile powder

    • 1/4 Cup ground espresso

    • 2 Tablespoon Spanish paprika

    • 2 Tablespoon dark brown sugar

    • 1 Tablespoon dry mustard

    • 1 Tablespoon kosher salt

    • 1 Tablespoon Ground black pepper

    • 1 Tablespoon ground coriander

    • 1 Tablespoon dried oregano

    • 2 Teaspoon chile de arbol powder

  • Step 3

    After the steaks have smoked for an hour, momentarily remove the steaks to a platter and set the temperature of your Traeger to HIGH and preheat. Place a cast iron griddle on the grill grate to preheat for tomatoes and herbs.

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  • Step 4

    Once the Traeger has preheated put the steaks on the hot grill grates to achieve a good sear.

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Flip the steaks once and allow them to cook for about 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until done to your liking (135℉ for medium-rare).

    00:16

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

    135 ˚F / 57 ˚C

  • Step 6

    Rub corn, tomatoes, and herbs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

    Ingredients
    • 3/4 Cup olive oil

    • 12 Large basil leaves

    • 12 Large fresh mint leaves

    • 6 Sprig fresh thyme

    • 2 Sprig fresh rosemary

  • Step 7

    Place the corn directly on the grill grate and cook 5 minutes. Place the tomatoes and herbs on the cast iron griddle, tomatoes cut side down and cook an additional 5-10 minutes or until corn is cooked through.

    00:15

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  • Step 8

    In a blender combine charred herbs, vinegar, and garlic clove and puree until smooth.

    Ingredients
    • 1/4 Cup white wine vinegar

    • 1 Clove garlic, minced

  • Step 9

    Very slowly drizzle in olive oil until the mixture has thickened a little bit and is completely emulsified.

  • Step 10

    Cut kernels off of corn into a medium bowl. Cut charred tomatoes into bit sized pieces and add to corn.

  • Step 11

    Drizzle charred herb dressing over corn and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and pile in the center of a plate. Top with sliced ribeye and serve. Enjoy!

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