Espresso Rubbed Flank Steak With Green Chili Pesto

Total Time: 29 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 14 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 lbs beef flank steak
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 anaheim chilies or 2 poblano peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Recipe

• 1 score both sides of flank steak.
• 2 in a small bowl, combine chili powder, salt, espresso powder, garlic, oregano, and pepper.
• 3 sprinkle seasoning over steak and rub into both sides.
• 4 heat a grill pan or heavy skilled over medium high heat until very hot.
• 5 reduce heat to medium and cook steak 12 to 14 minutes, for medium rare, turning once.
• 6 transfer to cutting board and tent with aluminum foil.
• 7 meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process chili peppers, cilantro, cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and red pepper flakes until finely chopped; drizzle in oil to form a coarse paste.
• 8 thinly slice steak across the grain and serve pesto on the side.