Our very own Doug Przybyszewski created a chocolate-coffee steak rub recipe featuring Monbana® Tresor Chocolate Powder and it is absolutely delicious! We often think of chocolate as a dessert ingredient but Doug’s recipe finds the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Give it a try!

Ingredients:

• Steak of your choice
• 1 packet (2Tbsp) of Monbana® Tresor Chocolate Powder (can also use Monbana Organic Chocolate Powder)
• 2 Tablespoons Ethiopian Coffee, finely ground
• 1 Teaspoon Paprika
• Salt to taste

Rub Preparation: 

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, and mix thoroughly. Set aside

Cooking Directions: 

1. Apply the dry rub to the steaks a few hours before grill time, coating thoroughly. Don’t be afraid to be generous with the rub while coating! (Tip: It helps to have all ingredients at room temperature).
2. Sear the steaks on both sides.
3. Move the steaks to the cooler zone on the grill, and begin turning and sprinkling  more rub onto the steak. These layers begin to caramelize and build up, sealing the juices within the meat.
4. Continue to cook the steaks to desired temperature.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Photos courtesy of Richard Swanson and Sam Ortega

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Jasmine Spiced Filet Mignon

Ingredients

Jasmine Spiced Filet Mignon. Photo Credit: Henner Zeller

1-2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns, crushed

2 teaspoons rosemary, finely chopped

1 teaspoon basil, finely chopped

½ teaspoon parsley, finely chopped

2 teaspoons loose jasmine tea leaves

5 tablespoons olive oil

4 filet mignon steaks

Combine tea, pepper, rosemary, basil, and parsley with olive oil and rub over steaks.  Place on grill preheated to medium-high.  Cook to desired temperature.  Let rest before serving.

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