Seattle-Inspired Coffee Rubbed Beef Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-06 · Updated 2026-06-06

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Tender beef skewers rubbed with a bold coffee and spice blend, grilled to smoky perfection reminiscent of Seattle’s rich coffee culture. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, ground coffee, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons ground coffee
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 wooden skewers, soaked

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons ground coffee, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Add 1.5 pounds beef sirloin cubes and 2 tablespoons olive oil to the spice mixture and toss well to coat evenly. Let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Thread the marinated beef cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, distributing the meat evenly.
Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred outside but still juicy inside.
Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.