Ancho and Cocoa Carne Asada

Ancho and Cocoa Carne Asada

Info

Rating
Calories
193.0
Protein
9.0
Sodium
184.0
Fat
10.0

Description

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.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (1-to 1 1/4-pounds) piece of flank steak
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 (7-to 8-inch) flour tortillas
3 cups packaged coleslaw mix (7 ounces)
Accompaniments: sliced pickled jalapeños; sour cream; lime wedges

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Stir together ancho powder, cocoa, and cinnamon.
  3. 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.
  4. While steak cooks, wrap tortillas in foil and warm in oven.
  5. Let steak rest 5 minutes on a cutting board, then thinly slice across the grain at an angle.
  6. Serve steak with warm tortillas and coleslaw mix.