Arabica Spice Rubbed Flank Steak
By Marge Perry & David Bonom
We love this rub so much, we can’t see any reason to make a single batch. This recipe makes enough rub for 2-4 more meals: use it on salmon, swordfish, chicken or burgers.
INGREDIENTS
- brown sugar
- cayenne pepper
- chili powder
- coffee
- Dry Mustard
- flank steak
- For the meat:
- For the rub:
- freshly ground black pepper
- ground ancho chili
- ground cumin
- olive oil
- Paprika
- Salt
DIRECTIONS
- Combine the rub ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Transfer all but 3 tablespoons to a covered container for future use.
- Brush the oil over the steak
- Preheat nonstick grill pan over medium heat until hot. Add the flank steak and cook, turning once, 8-10 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before thinly slicing on the diagonal against the grain.
