GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK  WITH CHIMICHURRI by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2-pounds beef flat iron steak (cut 3/4-inch thick)

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2-teaspoon EACH onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, Seasoned Pepper Medley, cayenne pepper, ground allspice and tandoori masala

1 recipe Chimichurri (recipe to follow)

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Trim fat from steaks.

2.   Place steaks on a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap.

RUB:

1.   In a bowl combine onion powder and next 6 ingredients.

2.   Sprinkle rub evenly over both sides of each steak.

3.   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

4.   Prepare the grill grates and over medium-heat grill steaks.

5.   3-4 minutes for medium rare, turning once, let rest for 10 minutes.

CHIMICHURRI: 6 servings

1.   In a food processor combines.

2.   1 cup EACH  cilantro leaves, Italian parsley leaves, and fresh chives

3.   1/4-cup white wine vinegar

4.   2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

5.   1/2-teaspoon EACH sea salt, cumin, crush red pepper and marjoram leaves

6.   1/4-cup olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

1.   With the blender running, slowly add olive oil in thin steady stream until creamy and smooth.

2.   Serve with Chimichurri on the side.

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