Giddy-Up Steak with Onion-Date Compote

By naqgal90

Ingredients

• Rub:
• 2 tablespoons chile powder
• 1 tablespoon ground coffee
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 (2-pound) flank steak
• Compote:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 large onions, sliced very thinly
• Kosher salt
• 4 dates, pitted and minced
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• Vegetable or canola oil, for greasing

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

For the rub: In a small bowl, stir together the rub ingredients, making sure to smooth out any brown sugar nuggets. Then, pour half the mixture over 1 side of the flank steak and massage into the meat. Turn the steak over and pour the other half over the meat and massage in. Set aside on the counter up to 2 hours to marinate. You could also marinate the meat overnight in the fridge.

For the compote: Heat the olive oil in a very large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering (not smoking), add the onions, a pinch of salt, and stir to coat with oil. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn a deep caramel color, about 45 minutes.

Warm your grill or grill pan over medium heat.

When the onions are caramelized, add the dates, vinegar, and water. Stir and cook, covered, for another 15 minutes.