Best Spicy Flat Iron Steak Rub Recipes

SOUTHWEST FLAT IRON STEAK

Southwest Flat Iron Steak image

Make and share this Southwest Flat Iron Steak recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories Steak

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 -1 1/2 lb flat iron steak

Steps:

Combine all ingredients (except steak) in a small bowl.
Press rub evenly onto flat iron steaks. Let set for 1- 2 hours.
Grill over hot fire, turning often to avoid burning, being careful not to overcook.
Cut across the grain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.4, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 168.7, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7.6, Protein 22.2

FLAT IRON STEAK WITH THREE PEPPER RUB

Flat Iron Steak with Three Pepper Rub image

A simple blend of spices combines to make a wonderful rub for steak. Can be used on any steak but it's best on flat iron or flank steak.

Provided by Danny Jaye

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Flat Iron Steak Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 pounds flat iron steaks

Steps:

Stir together the paprika, salt, sugar, chili powder, chipotle powder, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin in a small bowl until blended. Rub the seasoning mix all over the flat iron steaks, then wrap them tightly with plastic wrap. Marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 8 hours (the longer the better).
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
Cook the steaks on the preheated grill until cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Allow the steaks to rest for 5 minutes in a warm location before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 103.2 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 882.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

FLAT-IRON STEAK WITH DRY RUB

Flat-Iron Steak With Dry Rub image

Can use with any steak. From Silvia Lehrer's Cooking column in Dan's Papers, June 29, 2007. The meat is an innovative cut to the shoulder top blade steak which resulted in the nickname "flat-iron" with the rectangular shape at one end and the arrow-like at the other end.

Provided by Oolala

Categories Steak

Time 17m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 (6 ounce) flat iron steaks (shoulder top blade steaks)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Combine first 4 ingredients and stir to mix.
Rub the mixtue into the steaks to season and drizzle with olive oil.
Heat a large iron skillet over medium heat for several minutes until hot.
Put in the steaks and cook 3-4 minutes on one side, turn and cook 2-3 minutes longer for medium rare.
Let meat rest for 5 minutes then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.1, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 110.6, Sodium 709.2, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 32.2