Back to Recipe

Espresso and Cocoa-Rubbed Flank Steak

Here's how you make Espresso and Cocoa-Rubbed Flank Steak
Pause Continue Reading
  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 12m
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 tablespoons espresso, instant
  • 4 tablespoons baking cocoa powder (ground cocoa nibs)
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese 5-Spice powder (ground)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 pounds beef flank steak
  • Vegetable oil
  • Citrus and Plum Salad, for serving
  • Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine all of the spices in a bowl.

  • Step 2: Brush each side of the steak with oil and then rub the steak with the spice mixture. Let the steak rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.

  • Step 3: Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium high.

  • Step 4: Place the steak on the grill, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Rotate the steak 45 degrees and cook for another 3 minutes. Turn the steak over and cook for 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare.

  • Step 5: When done, transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve the steak thinly sliced across the grain, with the Citrus and Plum Salad, garnished with mint leaves.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • BBQ grill

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

This page is built for your convenience in the kitchen.

If you want helpful tools, tips and recipes from our community of real cooks, please consider signing up.

Oh... And one more thing... We also have some pretty wild forums.