Spice and Cocoa Rubbed Flap Steak

Ingredients

• Dry Rub

  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) hot pepper flakes, finely chopped (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground cumin

• Flap steaks

  • 4 beef flap steaks, about 6 oz (170 g) each
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil