spice-rubbed flank steak with fresh salsa

5 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Jul 3, 2016

Using a lean cut of beef and fresh salsa lightens up this grilled steak! Chipotle chile powder adds smokiness.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • SALSA:
  • 2 cups seeded tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • STEAK:
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • - cooking spray

How To Make spice-rubbed flank steak with fresh salsa

  • Step 1
    Preheat grill to high heat.
  • Step 2
    To prepare salsa, combine the first 7 ingredients in a bowl.
  • Step 3
    To prepare steak, combine the garlic powder and the next 6 ingredients (through cinnamon). Brush both sides of the steak with olive oil, and sprinkle with the spice mixture.
  • Step 4
    Place the steak on a grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill 4 minutes on each side or until it reaches the desired degree of doneness. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Cook the steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Serve with salsa.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Grill

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