Chipotle & Coffee Rubbed Ribeyes with Octopus & Purple Sweet Potato Mash Recipe
Get ready for spooky season with the best meal on the block. Don’t go for a schlocky or gimmicky Halloween meal, instead go gourmet in a scary way with this recipe for Chipotle and Coffee Rubbed Ribeyes with Octopus and Purple Sweet Potato Mash. The spicy rub creates a blackened crust on perfectly seared steaks. Paired with lightly seasoned and charred octopus tentacles drizzled with lime, on a striking bed of purple mash, ghouls will be lining up around the block for this exciting feast.
Chipotle & Coffee Rubbed Ribeyes with Octopus & Purple Sweet Potato Mash Recipe
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- 2 thick-cut ribeye steaks – I used The Meatery's USDA Choice Ribeyes
- ½ lb. (250 g) precooked octopus tentacles
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup (63 ml) Oil
- 2 limes
- 3 medium purple sweet potatoes
Chipotle & Coffee Rub
- 1 tbsp. instant coffee
- 2 tsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. chipotle/chili powder
- 2 tsp. black pepper
- Season the steaks with salt at least 40 minutes before you wish to cook. Allow them to rest on a rack in the fridge or on the counter so that the salt can work its magic.
- While you are waiting, combine the coffee, brown sugar, cocoa powder, chipotle or chili powder, and black pepper.
- In a bowl, stir together the oil, and the juice and zest of a lime. Add the octopus and allow it to marinate in the fridge while waiting for the steaks to dry.
- Peel and cube your potato, boil until tender, then mash with butter and salt. Keep warm.
- Preheat your grill to high using all burners or your infrared sear station side burner, while setting the main grilling area to low with indirect heat.
- Once the steaks have rested and dried with the salt, season them thoroughly with the chipotle and coffee rub.
- Sear the steaks using direct, high heat, until sear marks form. About 1 minute, rotate 45 degrees, another minute, flip and repeat. Once well seared, temp the steaks, and move the steaks to finish on the main grill using indirect heat if they are below your desired finished temperature.
- Sear the octopus over direct, high heat until nicely charred, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Rest the steak and octopus for at least 5 minutes before serving. Serve the steak, sliced, on a bed of sweet potato, topped with some tentacle and lime wedges. Finish everything with a pinch of salt.
- Pair this with a Pinot Noir or a strong white like an oaked chardonnay. For beer pairing try a citrusy IPA or something malty like an amber ale.
This Halloween, elevate your dinner game with a gourmet twist that's sure to thrill. The rich, smoky flavors of chipotle and coffee bring out the best in your ribeyes, while the charred octopus and vibrant purple mash add a hauntingly beautiful touch to the plate. Forget the tricks, this treat is all about bold flavors and stunning presentation. Get ready to impress and maybe even spook your guests with this unforgettable meal with this recipe for Chipotle and Coffee Rubbed Ribeyes with Octopus and Purple Sweet Potato Mash! What grilled delights do you serve for dinner on Halloween? Share your BBQ Halloween recipes, ideas, and photos on our social pages like Facebook and TikTok, using the hashtags #NapoleonEats and #NapoleonGrill.
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Purchase quality meats online, like the USDA Choice Ribeyes in this recipe, from The Meatery
Gather the ingredients you are going to need
Season the steaks thoroughly with salt
While the steaks dry brine, marinate the octopus
Combine the rub ingredients and season the steaks again
Sear the steaks over direct, high heat, then finish using indirect
While the steaks are finishing, sear the octopus
Brush the octopus with the marinade as they sear
Rest the steak and the octopus before serving
Slice the steak and lay it on a bed of mashed sweet potato. Top with octopus and finish with Maldon salt.
Pair this with a Pinot Noir or try a citrusy IPA
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Purchase quality meats online, like the USDA Choice Ribeyes in this recipe, from The Meatery
Gather the ingredients you are going to need
Season the steaks thoroughly with salt
While the steaks dry brine, marinate the octopus
Combine the rub ingredients and season the steaks again
Sear the steaks over direct, high heat, then finish using indirect
While the steaks are finishing, sear the octopus
Brush the octopus with the marinade as they sear
Rest the steak and the octopus before serving
Slice the steak and lay it on a bed of mashed sweet potato. Top with octopus and finish with Maldon salt.
Pair this with a Pinot Noir or try a citrusy IPA
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