Espresso Rubbed Flank Steak With Green Chili Pesto
- Ready In:
- 29mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 lbs beef flank steak
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 anaheim chilies or 2 poblano peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1⁄4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1⁄3 cup olive oil
directions
- Score both sides of flank steak.
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, salt, espresso powder, garlic, oregano, and pepper.
- Sprinkle seasoning over steak and rub into both sides.
- Heat a grill pan or heavy skilled over medium high heat until very hot.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook steak 12 to 14 minutes, for medium rare, turning once.
- Transfer to cutting board and tent with aluminum foil.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process chili peppers, cilantro, cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and red pepper flakes until finely chopped; drizzle in oil to form a coarse paste.
- Thinly slice steak across the grain and serve pesto on the side.
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