Flat Iron Steak With Three Pepper Rub

We used this rub on rib eye steaks and they were delicious. From an email from Allrecipes. *** Assemble ahead and allow at least two hours refrigeration. ***

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  smoked paprika
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon brown sugar
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon  dried chipotle powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2  lbs  flat iron steaks

Directions

1. Stir together the paprika, salt, sugar, chili powder, chipotle powder, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin in a small bowl until blended.
2. Rub the seasoning mix all over the flat iron steaks, then wrap them tightly with plastic wrap.
3. Marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 8 hours (the longer the better).
4. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
5. Cook the steaks on the preheated grill until cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium.
6. Allow the steaks to rest for 5 minutes in a warm location before slicing.