For leaner steaks like sirloin or filet mignon, a light roast coffee is best. These steaks benefit from a touch of sweetness, so incorporating brown sugar or even a bit of cinnamon into your rub ...
In a bowl, thoroughly blend the coffee with the salt, pepper and vanilla bean seeds. Set the rib roast in a roasting pan and rub it all over with the coffee mixture, concentrating most of the rub ...
Pat the steaks all over with the coffee-chile rub and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan; oil the grates or pan. Grill the steaks over moderate heat ...