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    Home » Recipes » Sauces & Rubs

    Cowboy Dry Rub for Beef

    Published on August 6, 2020 - Updated on January 16, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Cowboy Dry Rub for Beef is the perfect seasoning for when you are grilling steaks, burgers or even briskets. Easy to make too!
     
    cowboy dry rub for beef

    This Cowboy Dry Rub for Beef is one of my favorite seasonings to use when I'm grilling beef.

    cowboy dry rub for beef

    Out of the 10 spices needed to make this Dry Rub, you should have most of them on-hand as they are pretty common if you cook a lot. You might need to make a quick trip to your local grocery store (or order online) for the Ancho Chili Powder and possibly the Ground Coriander.

    tri-tip tacos with dry rub
    Tri-Tip Tacos with Dry Rub

    💭 Ingredient Substitution

    If you don't feel like buying Ground Coriander you can substitute for Ground Cumin or Garam Masala. If you don't want to buy or can't find Ancho Chili Powder, substitute with regular Chili Powder and a pinch of crushed red peppers.

    tri-tip with dry rub

    🧂 How to use Dry Rub

    Before you apply your dry rub to your meat, make sure you pat your meat down with a paper towel to remove as much of the moisture you can. Next you need a binder to help the dry rub stick to the meat. You can use an egg wash, olive oil or even yellow mustard. I prefer to use Olive Oil most of the time.

    Once the binder has been applied to the meat, liberally apply the dry rub all over the meat. Make sure you take the proper precautions to not cross-contaminate! I suggest you use one hand to apply the dry rub and the other to rub the dry rub into the meat.

    tri-tip on grill
    Beef on Grill with Cowboy Dry Rub

    For more great recipes that use Cocoa Powder, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Chewy Chocolate Ginger Molasses Cookies
    • Delicious Applesauce Brownies
    • Copycat Starbucks Double Chocolate Brownies
    • Easy Beef Picadillo

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Cowboy Dry Rub for Beef recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Kosher Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Ground Coriander, Ground Dry Mustard, Ground Coffee, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Ancho Chili Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves and Cayenne Pepper.

    🥣 How do I make Cowboy Dry Rub for Beef

    In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
    Store in an airtight container.

    Cowboy Dry Rub for Beef

    Cowboy Dry Rub for Beef

    This Cowboy Dry Rub for Beef is the perfect seasoning for when you are grilling steaks, burgers or even briskets. Easy to make too!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Condiments, Sauces & Dry Rubs
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 Tablespoons
    Calories 12 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
    • 1 tablespoon Ground Black Pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Ground Coriander
    • 2 teaspoon Ground Dry Mustard
    • 2 teaspoon Ground Coffee
    • 1 teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Ancho Chili Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic Clove
    • ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
    • Store in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 12kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1400mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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