Coffee and Cocoa Rubbed Steak with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

Coffee and Cocoa Rubbed Steak with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

• • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons espresso powder or instant coffee

  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt

  • 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 2 pounds steak, such as ribeye, top sirloin or New York strip, trimmed

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 4 ounces Gorgonzola or bleu cheese

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 1/3 cup buttermilk

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

In a bowl, combine the cocoa, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Liberally sprinkle the dry rub all over the steaks. Place steaks in a plastic zip-lock bag and let marinate for about an hour.

Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until very hot. Brush the pan with the olive oil. For a 1 1/2 inch thick steak, sear the meat for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare doneness. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 10 minutes.

For the sauce, combine the Gorgonzola, sour cream, buttermilk and lemon juice in a food processor and puree until creamy but slightly chunky. Season with black pepper. Spoon the sauce over the steak to serve.

Yields about 4 servings, plus extra dry rub

Recipe from Curly Girl Kitchen