The great thing about the rub is that you can choose whether you want it more sweet or more spicy. I’ve tried it several ways. For a sweeter rub, do not use the black pepper in the seasoning mix. You can also reduce the amount of cumin and chili powder. For a spicier rub, reduce the amount of brown sugar to 1 T. per recipe. You can also increase the amount of chili power or cumin.
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| Flank Steak |
1-1/2 lbs. |
3 lbs. |
4-1/2 lbs. |
6 lbs. |
7-1/2 lbs. |
9 lbs. |
| Brown sugar |
2 T. |
1/4 C. |
1/4 C. + 2 T. |
1/2 C. |
1/2 C. + 2 T. |
3/4 C. |
| Garlic powder |
1 t. |
2 t. |
1 T. |
1 T. + 1 t. |
1 T. + 2 t. |
2 T. |
| Onion powder |
1/2 t. |
1 t. |
1-1/2 t. |
2 t. |
2-1/2 t. |
1 T. |
| Chili powder |
1-1/2 t. |
1 T. |
1 T. + 1-1/2 t. |
2 T. |
2 T. + 1-1/2 t. |
3 T. |
| Ground cumin |
1/2 t. |
1 t. |
1-1/2 t. |
2 t. |
2-1/2 t. |
1 T. |
| Black pepper |
1/2 t. |
1 t. |
1-1/2 t. |
2 t. |
2-1/2 t. |
1 T. |
Assembly Directions:
Trim fat from steak.
Option 1: Place steaks on a plate. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin and black pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended. Sprinkle seasoning mix onto both sides of the steaks. Rub into meat.
Option 2: In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin and black pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended.
Freezing Directions:
Option 1: Place steaks in freezer bag. Seal, label and freeze.
Option 2: Place seasoning mix in container. Store in cupboard or in the freezer.
Serving Directions:
Option 1: Thaw steaks. Coat grill rack with cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium high heat (about 400 degrees). Grill steaks 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until an instant-read thermometer reads at least 145 degrees for a medium rare steak.
Options 2: Sprinkle seasoning mix onto both sides of the steaks. Rub into meat. Refrigerate steaks with rub for at least 30 minutes. Coat grill rack with cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium high heat (about 400 degrees). Grill steaks 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until an instant-read thermometer reads at least 145 degrees for a medium rare steak.
Comments:
If you do not like cumin, it can be replaced with chili powder.
Nutritional Info:
Per Serving: 325 Calories; 18g Fat (50.8% calories from fat); 33g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 87mg Cholesterol; 131mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 5 Lean Meat; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.