SIZZLE & SMOKE FLAT IRON STEAKS

Sizzle & Smoke Flat Iron Steaks image

Smoked paprika and chipotle pepper give this version of blackened steak a spicy, Southwestern flair. To cool things off, add a salad of leafy greens with fruit and cheeses. -Denise Pounds, Hutchinson, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds beef flat iron steaks or top sirloin steak (3/4 inch thick)
2 tablespoons butter
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

Combine seasonings; rub over steaks. In a large skillet, cook beef in butter over medium-high heat for 30 seconds on each side. Reduce heat to medium; cook steaks for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Cut into slices; serve with lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.