Spice and Cocoa Rubbed Flap Steak

Name: Spice and Cocoa Rubbed Flap Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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; 4 beef flap steaks, about 6 oz (170 g) each; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil

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Preparation 15 MIN

Cooking 10 MIN

Marinating 4 H
Servings 4

Ingredients
Preparation

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

Preparation

Dry Marinade

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Set aside.

Flap Steaks

In a dish, pat the steaks with the dry rub. Cover and let stand in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
Oil the steaks. In a hot ridged skillet or on the grill over high heat, grill the flap steaks for about 2 minutes per side for rare or until the desired doneness. Set aside on a plate and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes.
Thinly slice and serve with French fries or roasted baby potatoes and asparagus.

Note

You can also serve the steaks cold, cut into thin slices over a green salad.

Content	% Daily Value
Calories 305
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Sodium (salt) 400 mg
Carbohydrates 5 g
Fibre 2 g
Protein 42 g