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spice-rubbed flank steak with fresh salsa

breezermom avatar
Recipe by
Lynette !
@breezermom
Gulf Breeze, FL

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

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

Ingredients For spice-rubbed flank steak with fresh salsa

  • SALSA:
  • 2 c
    seeded tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 c
    fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground red pepper
  • STEAK:
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 tsp
    chipotle chile powder
  • 3/4 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 lb
    flank steak, trimmed
  • 1 Tbsp
    extra-virgin olive oil
  • cooking spray

How To Make spice-rubbed flank steak with fresh salsa

  • 1
    Preheat grill to high heat.
  • 2
    To prepare salsa, combine the first 7 ingredients in a bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5
    Cook the steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Serve with salsa.
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