Spicy Flat Iron Steak Rub

This is a super flavorful rub with a Southwest taste for flat iron steak. You can use this recipe for grilling, broiling or stove top (fry pan or stove top grill) cooking. The steak is also great served with a few slices of avocado on top. Let the rub sit for up to 2 days, if possible, for the best flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 586 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning blend
• 1 (2 pound) flat iron steak
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons ancho chile powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ancho chile powder, chipotle chile powder, salt-free seasoning blend, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Sprinkle over both sides of the steak, and rub into the meat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 days.

Step 2

Before cooking, drizzle steak with vegetable oil, and rub the oil into the meat. Cook as desired.