# Coffee-Crusted Steak Recipes Simply Sated's Tasty Recipe Features a Coffee-Infused DIY Seasoning By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-03-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-sated References: [simplysated](http://www.simplysated.com/coffee-crusted-steak/) Susie, a food blogger and the founder of Simply Sated, created this [coffee-crusted steak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chargrilled-sirloin-steak) recipe that features a tasty, DIY seasoning. Covering fresh meat filets with a [homemade steak salt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snake-river-farms) -- a meat rub that combines ground coffee, salt, brown sugar, black peppercorns and a hint of paprika ingredients -- Susie creates a crispy and flavorful dinner dish that carnivores will appreciate. In addition to its coffee crust and seasoning, Simply Sated's signature steak is also served with a tasty Parmesan and brandy sauce once it is ready to eat. Chef Susie's sauce recipe boasts a creamy consistency and is made with [brandy, peppercorn, butter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-steaks1) and fresh cheese along with diced onions and shallots that add a bit of kick to its overall taste profile. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Coffee-crusted Recipes:** A trend of infusing coffee into traditional meals, creating new and unique flavor profiles. - **DIY Seasonings:** A trend of making homemade seasonings and spice blends, offering consumers the ability to customize their flavor preferences. - **Sauce Pairings:** A trend of elevating dishes with unique and complementary sauces, enhancing the overall taste experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Industry professionals can develop unique spice blends and coffee-infused products to capitalize on the coffee-crusted trend. - **Retail:** Retailers can offer DIY seasoning blends and innovative sauce pairings to appeal to consumers looking for unique culinary experiences. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants can offer coffee-crusted steak dishes with unique sauce pairings to attract diners looking for a unique and elevated dining experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Espresso-Infused Steak Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-butter-steak-topping.md) - [Festive Premium Beef Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pre-brands.md) - [Asian-Inspired Beef Tenderloin Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-steak.md) - [Caramelized Garlic Steak Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramelized-garlic-steak.md) - [Espresso Rub Turkey Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-turkeytini.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Coffee Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiramisu-coffee.md) - [Steakhouse-Style Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a1-steakhouse-butter.md) - [Espresso BBQ Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-bbq-sauce.md) - [Coffee-Infused Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koffiracha.md)