Cedar-Grilled Flat Iron Steaks with Coffee Rub

Serves 6
Time 35 min
Cedar-Grilled Flat Iron Steaks with Coffee Rub

Cedar planks are a great way to impart flavor when grilling. The sweet, spicy coffee rub makes a delicious complement to steaks.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free

Ingredients

    2 tablespoonsbrown sugar
    1 1/2 tablespoonsfinely ground Allegro Espresso Sierra or other dark coffee
    2 teaspoonschili powder
    1/8 teaspooncayenne pepper
    2 teaspoonskosher salt
    2 1/2 poundsflat iron steaks, each 1 1/4 pounds
    1very large or 2 or more smaller cedar planks for grilling, soaked in water at least 3 hours
    2 teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil, plus more for oiling planks

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Method

Combine sugar, coffee, chili powder, cayenne and salt.


Cut steak to fit on cedar planks if necessary.


Brush steak with 2 teaspoons oil; sprinkle all over with coffee rub and press to adhere. Set aside.


Prepare a grill for high-heat cooking.


When very hot, bank coals on one side of grill, leaving one side free of coals; if using a gas grill, turn burner off on one side.


Have a spray bottle filled with water handy.


Heat cedar planks on cool side of grill for 3 minutes; remove from grill, brush one side lightly with oil and set aside.


Grill steaks on hot side of grill until just seared, 1 to 2 minutes per side.


Transfer steaks to oiled sides of planks and place planks near (but not over, if possible) hot zone on grill; close grill cover and cook until steaks reach desired doneness, 8 to 12 minutes for medium-rare.


Spray edges of planks with water if they catch fire.


Remove planks from grill; rest steaks on planks 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

330

Total Fat

19g

Saturated Fat

7g

Cholesterol

110mg

Sodium

750mg

Total Carbohydrate

5g

Dietary Fiber

0g

Total Sugars

5g

Protein

33g

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