Grilled Espresso Steaks

Need to impress guests for dinner? Use this steak recipe as your go-to. Grilled steaks, bacon, mushrooms, blue cheese and crispy shallots. You can't go wrong.

Ingredients

• 4 beef Tri-Tip Steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 6 ounces each)
• Salt

• Sliced green onions, lemon wedges, freshly grated lemon peel (optional)

• 2 tablespoons finely ground espresso coffee beans
• 1 tablespoon garlic pepper
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder

Instructions

1. Combine espresso rub ingredients in small bowl; press generously onto beef steaks. Discard any remaining seasoning mixture. Place steaks in glass dish. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

2. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, times remain the same) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

3. Carve steaks into slices. Season with salt, as desired. Garnish with green onions, lemon wedges and lemon peel, if desired