Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak with Roasted Veggies
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Total time: 35 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Amp-up a simple flank steak with a homemade rub that leans on the heat of ancho chile powder, the sweetness of cinnamon, the earthy notes of cumin and paprika. After a quick sear of the meat, this meal is ready in just 35 minutes, great for a busy weeknight. Sub in your favourite vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts or cauliflower, which all emerge tastier from a really hot oven.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Ground cumin
1½ tsp(s)
Kosher salt
1½ tsp(s)
Ancho chili powder
1 tsp(s)
Garlic powder
1 tsp(s)
Paprika
¾ tsp(s)
Ground cinnamon
¼ tsp(s)
Black pepper
⅛ tsp(s)
Uncooked lean and trimmed beef flank steak
1 pound(s)
Olive oil
3 tsp(s)
Red onion
2 large, thinly sliced
Uncooked acorn squash
1 medium, seeded and thinly sliced
Bell pepper
1 item(s), medium, red variety, thinly sliced
Bell pepper
1 item(s), medium, yellow variety, thinly sliced
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 425F. Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
2
Stir together cumin, salt, ancho chile powder, garlic powder, paprika, cinnamon, and pepper in small bowl. Rub steak with 1 teaspoon oil and 1 tablespoon spice mixture.
3
Combine onions, bell peppers, and squash in large bowl. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and remaining spice mixture and toss to coat. Spread vegetables in single layer in prepared baking pan and roast, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, about 20 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook, turning once, until instant-read thermometer inserted into side of steak registers 145°F, about 10 minutes. Transfer steak to cutting board and let stand 5 minutes.
5
Cut steak across grain into 16 slices and divide evenly among 4 plates. Serve with vegetables.
6
Serving size: 4 slices steak and 1 cup vegetables
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