California-Style Flank Steak
Recipe from Ladies' Home Journal

A backyard barbecue just wouldn't be complete without a juicy grilled steak. Our special rub of five-spice powder, sugar, ginger, chili powder, and garlic imparts true spicy beef flavor.


California-Style Flank Steak

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Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 28 mins
Related Categories: Dry Rubs, Flank Steak, Flank Steak Marinades
 
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Ingredients
  • 4  teaspoons
    minced garlic
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  • 1  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 2  (1-1/2 lbs. each)
    flank or top-round steaks
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  • 2  tablespoons
    chili powder
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  • 2  teaspoons
    five-spice powder
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  • 2  teaspoons
    salt
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  • 2  teaspoons
    sugar
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  • 1  teaspoon
    freshly ground pepper
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  • 1  teaspoon
    ground ginger
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    Grilled onions, optional
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Directions
1.
Chop garlic with 1 teaspon salt on board; press with side of large knife to form a paste. Divide and rub paste on both sides of steaks.
2.
For the spice rub, combine chilie powder, five-spice powder, 2 teaspoons salt, sugar, pepper and ginger in a small bowl. Divide and pat onto both sides of steaks. Place steaks in a large resealable plastic storage bag and seal; marinate steaks in the refrigerator 2 hours.
3.
Oil and heat grill. Grill steaks over medium-hot* heat, 9 minutes per side for medium-rare (145 degree F). Serve with grilled onions, if desired. Makes 8 servings.

Note
To test for medium-hot heat, you should be able to hold your hand over the coals at the height of the food for 3 seconds before you have to pull away.
Nutrition information
Calories 295, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 6.5 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 994 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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