Chili-Espresso Rubbed Steaks with Warm Tomato Sauc...

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Chili-Espresso Rubbed Steaks with Warm Tomato Sauce

Because there is only one flat-iron steak per steer, it’s a good idea to call ahead and order two steaks. Flank or tri-tip steaks make fine substitutes. You’ll serve roughly two-thirds of the steak for dinner Saturday night and use the rest for Sunday brunch. If you don’t have a mini chopper or blender, just dice the tomatoes and parsley by hand for a chunkier sauce.

How to Make It

Step 1

Combine first 6 ingredients; stir well. Rub spice mixture evenly over both sides of steaks; cover and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Step 3

Place steaks on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from grill; let stand 10 minutes.

Step 4

Place tomatoes and remaining ingredients in a mini chopper or blender; process until coarsely chopped. Spoon tomato mixture into a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH 1 minute. Cut steaks diagonally across grain into thin slices. Place 3 ounces steak on each of 4 plates (roughly 2/3 of cooked meat). (Reserve remaining steak for Sunday brunch.) Top each serving with 2 tablespoons sauce.