Chili-Espresso Rubbed Steaks With Warm Tomato Sauce

Name: Chili-Espresso Rubbed Steaks With Warm Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons espresso powder; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 (12-ounce) flat-iron steaks; Cooking spray; 1 cup grape tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons espresso powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 (12-ounce) flat-iron steaks
Cooking spray
1 cup grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar

1
Combine first 6 ingredients; stir well. Rub spice mixture evenly over both sides of steaks; cover and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
2
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
3
Place steaks on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from grill; let stand 10 minutes.
4
Place tomatoes and remaining ingredients in a mini chopper or blender; process until coarsely chopped. Spoon tomato mixture into a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH 1 minute. Cut steaks diagonally across grain into thin slices. Place 3 ounces steak on each of 4 plates (roughly 2/3 of cooked meat). (Reserve remaining steak for Sunday brunch.) Top each serving with 2 tablespoons sauce.
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Wine note: Coffee flavor in food can be a fabulous pairing point for some red wines. Cabernet sauvignon and syrah often have dark espresso flavors lurking around the edges. For Saturday's supper, though, you need a red with a little more bright acidity and juicy fruit than those two varieties bring on their own. Go for a blend of syrah and its common partner grenache: Bonny Doon Vineyard's Chateauneuf-du-Pape-styled 2006 Le Cigare Volant (California, $32), with spicy, toasty, earthy notes on one side and bright red fruit on the other. --Sara Schneider

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons espresso powder, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Chili-Espresso Rubbed Steaks With Warm Tomato Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!