Ftira with grilled rib eye and coffee bbq sauce

rib eye steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin steak

💰Cheaper: chuck steak

Sirloin offers a leaner cut while chuck steak is more economical.

coffee

🥗Healthier: decaf coffee

💰Cheaper: instant coffee

Decaf reduces caffeine intake, while instant is often more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola is budget-friendly.

Prepare the coffee BBQ sauce by mixing coffee, brown sugar, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the coffee BBQ sauce to the skillet and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.

Preheat the grill to high heat.

Season the rib eye steak with salt, black pepper, and olive oil.

Place the rib eye steak on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time for desired doneness.

Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Slice the ftira bread in half and lightly toast it on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden.

Spread a layer of the coffee BBQ sauce on the bottom half of the ftira bread.

Place the sliced rib eye steak on top of the sauce.

Drizzle additional coffee BBQ sauce over the steak and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon juice.

Top with the other half of the ftira bread and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

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