Spicy Cocoa Rubbed Steak

Grilled steak tastes great on its own, but the flavor is enhanced with a good marinade or rub.  This rub is a breeze to prepare and intensifies the flavor of the steak.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

2 New York strip steaks

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

1 teaspoon chipotle powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Drizzle olive oil on the steaks and spread it to coat both steaks.
2. Mix all other ingredients in a small bowl. 
3. Sprinkle the spice blend over both sides of the steak and rub in gently. Let sit. 
4. I grilled the steaks on high using my ninja grill cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side.
5. Let steaks rest 5 minutes before slicing.
6. I served this with lemon pepper fries, and jicama apple slaw.  See recipes in Sides/Salads.