Cowboy Steak with Cumin Chile Rub

A medium-rare sliced cowboy ribeye steak served on a wooden board.

Cowboy Steak with Cumin Chile Rub

This tender and juicy pan-seared cowboy steak will be on your table in matter of minutes!

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Author Kori Butler

Prep Time 13

Cook Time 12

Total Time 25

Course Beef Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 287 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 2 tablespoons chili powder
▢ 1 teaspoon ground cumin
▢ 1 teaspoon ground coriander
▢ ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
▢ 1½ teaspoon kosher salt
▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
▢ 2 (10-ounce) bone-in cowboy ribeye steaks (1" thick)
▢ 2 tablespoons each of olive oil and butter

Instructions

Remove steaks about 35 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature.
In a small bowl mix chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Generously rub both sides of the steaks. Let sit for 10 minutes or place in an air-tight plastic bag and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Preheat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter and heat until it just starts to smoke.
Add the cowboy steaks to the hot pan and sear for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 125 to 130 degrees F.
Remove ribeyes from the heat and place them on a clean plate or cutting board. Cover will foil and let rest 5 to 6 minutes.
The temperature will continue to increase a few degrees reaching medium-rare (130 to 135 degrees F)

Kori's Tips

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VARIATIONS: Add more cayenne pepper to increase spice level.
TOP TIPS: Remove steaks 5 degrees less than your desired final doneness: the final cooking temperature for medium-rare is 130 to 135 degrees F, medium 140 to 145° F, and medium-well: 150 to 155° F
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with a baked potato and a side of steakhouse creamed spinach or cherry tomato caprese salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 976mgPotassium: 289mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1256IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg

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