Ancho and Cocoa Carne Asada

Ancho and Cocoa Carne Asada
Ancho and Cocoa Carne Asada
The spice rub for this steak evokes the complex flavor of a rich Mexican mole sauce, but with almost no investment of time. It's great for a weeknight dinner party.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Mexican Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Father's Day Dinner Steak Party Tortillas Gourmet Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Diabetes-Friendly Small Plates
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
  • 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Carbohydrate 57 g(19%)
  • Cholesterol 36 mg(12%)
  • Fat 20 g(31%)
  • Fiber 4 g(18%)
  • Protein 19 g(39%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(20%)
  • Sodium 913 mg(38%)
  • Calories 490

Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together ancho powder, cocoa, and cinnamon. Pat steak dry and season with 3/4 teaspoon salt, then coat with spice mixture. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook steak, turning once, 8 to 9 minutes for medium-rare. While steak cooks, wrap tortillas in foil and warm in oven. Let steak rest 5 minutes on a cutting board, then thinly slice across the grain at an angle. Serve steak with warm tortillas and coleslaw mix.

Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together ancho powder, cocoa, and cinnamon. Pat steak dry and season with 3/4 teaspoon salt, then coat with spice mixture. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook steak, turning once, 8 to 9 minutes for medium-rare. While steak cooks, wrap tortillas in foil and warm in oven. Let steak rest 5 minutes on a cutting board, then thinly slice across the grain at an angle. Serve steak with warm tortillas and coleslaw mix.