1. Coffee-Rubbed Steak
Coffee enhances the flavors of steak beautifully. Even Courteney Cox agrees, after sharing the “world’s greatest steak” on Instagram from her famous musical pal, Brandi Carlile. Coffee, chili powder, salt, and pepper combine for a quick rub and after a brief sear, this steak is ready to go. Be sure to let it rest for the juiciest bite.
2. Steak In a Red Wine Pan Sauce
Learning to make a basic pan sauce will be life-changing—and that’s no exaggeration. After searing the steak, use red wine to “deglaze” the pan, i.e. scrape up the caramelized bits. After the wine reduces by three-quarters you “mount” the sauce with a little butter. This tiny bit of extra fat will leave your sauce silky smooth.