Grilled Beef Steaks with Ancho Chili Rub
Food and Drink

Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff

Grilled Beef Steaks with Ancho Chili Rub

"Surprise your tailgate or homegate party guests with steaks on the tailgate menu!"

Total recipe time: 30 minutes Serves: 4

 

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.