Sizzle & Smoke Flat Iron Steaks

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/4 pounds beef flat iron steaks or top sirloin steak (3/4 inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Lime wedges, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Combine seasonings; rub over steaks. In a large skillet, cook beef in butter over medium-high heat for 30 seconds on each side. Reduce heat to medium; cook steaks for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°).

Cut into slices; serve with lime wedges if desired.

Yield: 4 servings.

3-3/4 ounce-weight equals 305 calories, 21 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 106 mg cholesterol, 725 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 27 g protein