Dry-Rubbed Flank Steak with Grilled Corn Salsa
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This flank steak recipe is a spicy and sweet powerhouse thanks to an expert seasoning blend and grilled corn salsa.
Ingredients
  • DRY RUB
  • 2
  • tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1
  • tablespoon ancho chile powder
  • 1
  • tablespoon paprika
  • 2
  • teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2
  • teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1
  • teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1
  • teaspoon English mustard powder
  • ½
  • teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½
  • teaspoon ground cumin
  • STEAK AND SALSA
  • 2
  • tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grill
  • 3
  • ears of corn, shucked
  • ¼
  • red onion, finely chopped
  • 1
  • jalapeño, seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 1
  • pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1
  • cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • ⅓
  • cup fresh lime juice
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1½
  • pounds flank steak
Instructions
  1. DRY RUB
  2. Step 1
  3. Combine brown sugar, chile powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne, granulated garlic, mustard powder, coriander, and cumin in a small bowl.
  4. STEAK AND SALSA
  5. Step 2
  6. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until lightly browned all over, 8–10 minutes; let cool. Cut kernels from cobs and place in a medium bowl. Add onion, jalapeño, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice to corn and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Set salsa aside.
  7. Step 3
  8. Meanwhile, coat steak with all of dry rub, packing on more than once if needed, and drizzle with 2 Tbsp. oil to help rub adhere. Grill steak, turning occasionally and moving to a cooler spot on grill as needed to control flare-ups, until nicely browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130°, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
  9. Step 4
  10. Return steak to grill just to recrisp exterior, about 1 minute per side. Transfer back to cutting board and slice against the grain. Serve topped with salsa.
  11. Step 5
  12. Do Ahead: Salsa can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  13. WATCH
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