The secret ingredient here is a little bit of fine ground espresso coffee. You’d never guess it’s coffee when the steaks come off the grill; somehow it adds a tasty note of flavor the livens up the beef.

2 rib eye steaks (1.5 lbs total)
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (coarse grain)
1 tsp espresso coffee
pinch salt

Combine the pepper, coffee and salt and rub into the surface of the meat. Allow steaks to sit at room temperature while the grill heats up to medium hot. Put the steaks directly over the heat and grill 5-6 minutes a side for medium rare. Allow steaks to rest for 5-10 minutes before devouring.

Serves 3-4, depending on how hungry you are, or whether you’re complying the the American Heart Association’s guidelines for meat consumption.