SMOKY ESPRESSO STEAK

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This juicy steak rubbed with espresso, cocoa and pumpkin pie spice is one of my husband's favorites. Broiling is a good year-round method, but we love making it on the grill, too. -Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 teaspoons instant espresso powder
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons smoked or regular paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound beef flat iron or top sirloin steak (3/4 inch thick)

Steps:

Preheat broiler. Mix first 7 ingredients; rub over both sides of steak. Place steak on a broiler pan; let stand 10 minutes., Broil steak 3-4 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges