"Surprise your tailgate or homegate party guests with steaks on the tailgate menu!"
2 beef round (sirloin) tip center steaks, cut 1-inch thick (8 ounces each)
Salt and pepper
Ancho Chili Rub
1 tablespoon ground ancho chili powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon orange peel, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
COMBINE rub ingredients; press evenly onto beef steaks.
PLACE steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
GRILL, covered, 11 to 13 minutes (or over medium heat on a preheated gas grill, covered, 13 to 15 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) doneness, turning once; do not overcook.
SEASON with salt and pepper, as desired.