Beer and Coffee Steaks

Adapted from David Joachim’s “The Tailgater’s Cookbook.”

• 12 ounces dark beer, such as Negra Modelo
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Tabasco
• 4 boneless strip steaks (1 1/2 to 2 pounds), trimmed of fat
• 3 tablespoons finely ground espresso or dark roast coffee
• 1 tablespoon pure chili powder (such as ancho)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Mix beer, Worcestershire, and Tabasco in large freezer-weight zipper-lock bag. Put steaks in bag, seal, and chill in refrigerator or cooler overnight.

Before grilling, mix remaining ingredients in small bowl. Remove steaks from marinade and discard marinade. Pat steaks dry with paper towels, then scatter spice mix over steaks, patting it in with your fingers. Heat grill to high and let rack get good and hot. Brush and oil rack, then grill steaks until darkly crusted and done the way you like, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare (about 145 degrees on an instant-read thermometer), or 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium (about 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer). Let meat rest off heat 5 minutes to redistribute juices. Makes 4 steaks.