Chili-Rubbed Flat Iron Steak
This Chili-Rubbed Flat Iron Steak is loaded with a zesty flavor and grilled to perfection. Top it off with a compound butter and savor each bite!
Equipment
- tongs
- meat thermometer
- Grill
- Mixing Bowl
- Sauté Pan
Ingredients
- 2 lbs flat iron steak usually comes in 1 lb portions
Chili Rub
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Shallot Cilantro Butter
- 1 whole shallot finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 stick butter softened
Instructions
Chili Rub
- In a small bowl combine chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Add olive oil and stir until an even paste develops.
Flat Iron Steak
- Pat flat iron steak dry with paper towels.
- Coat both sides thoroughly with chili rub. Place coated steak on a plate or dish and cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
Shallot Cilantro Butter
- Chop the cilantro.
- Finely chop the shallot.
- In a small sauce pan heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the shallot and fresh ground pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring often until it is translucent.
- Add the cilantro and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, cream the butter with a fork. Add the shallot and cilantro and mix together until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer the butter mixture to a 12" X 12" piece of wax paper and form into a log.
- Refrigerate butter log until steak is ready and resting.
Grilling Flat Iron Steak
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Use a grill brush to clean the grates.
- Grill the steak for 5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees F for medium rare.
- Remove the steak from the grill and place it on a cutting board.
- Add several pats of the shallot cilantro butter to the top of the steak. Let sit for a few minutes until the butter is starting to melt.
- Slice the steak into thin slices. Make sure to slice across the grain.
- Serve and enjoy!
