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Sliced, medium-rare steak on a wooden cutting board with a knife and fork. A plate of steak with mashed potatoes, a wine glass, and a bottle of red wine are in the background. A striped napkin sits nearby.
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Coffee-Rubbed Ribeye Steak Recipe (Perfect for Red Wine Pairing)

Recipe Date: January 2, 2026
Yield: 4 Servings
Prep: PT10M 10 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes
Total Time: PT30M 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Measurements: Imperial (US)

Bold steak deserves a bold pour. This coffee-rubbed ribeye brings deep, toasty spice and a beautiful crust—exactly the kind of savory richness that makes Seven Hills Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon shine. The Cabernet’s dark fruit, structure, and polished tannins meet the char and umami head-on, then finish clean and lifted. Pour a glass, fire up the pan or grill, and let this be your go-to “special night in” pairing.

Ingredients

● 1/4 cup ancho chili powder
● 1/4 cup finely ground espresso
● 2 tablespoons Spanish paprika
● 2 tablespoons 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 teaspoons ground ginger
● 2 bone-in or boneless rib-eye steaks, 2-inches thick, approximately 1 ½ pounds each
● Canola or olive oil

Preparation

  1. Combine all spices in a bowl. Brush each side of the steak with oil and then season each side liberally with the coffee rub. Cover all sides thoroughly.
  2. Heat a cast iron pan over high heat with 2 tablespoons of oil.
  3. Cook the steaks until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes on either side. Once seared, transfer to a baking sheet and cook in the oven to medium-rare doneness, about 5-8 minutes. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

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