Chili-Espresso Rubbed Steaks with Warm Tomato Sauce

By Jaclyn

Ingredients

• 2 tsp espresso powder or instant coffee
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 (12-oz) flat-iron steaks (or flank steak)
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 2 T. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp sherry vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

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. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons sauce.