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Cocoa Crusted Grilled Flank Steak

Cocoa Crusted Grilled Flank Steak

By Traeger Kitchen

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Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

6 Min

Pellets

Hickory
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 TablespoonCocoa Powder
  • 2 Teaspoonchili powder
  • 1 TeaspoonChipotle Chili Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoononion powder
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoonbrown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoonkosher salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 Tablespooncumin
  • 1 Tablespoonsmoked paprika
  • As Neededolive oil
Units of Measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    Cocoa Rub: In a bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, chili powder, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, cumin and smoked paprika.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder

    • 2 Teaspoon chili powder

    • 1 Teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder

    • 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder

    • 1/2 Teaspoon onion powder

    • 1 1/2 Tablespoon brown sugar

    • 1 Tablespoon kosher salt

    • 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper

    • 1 Tablespoon cumin

    • 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika

  • Step 2

    Lightly drizzle the flank steak with olive oil and rub the cocoa rub on both sides

    Ingredients
    • As Needed olive oil

  • Step 3

    When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    00:15

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  • Step 4

    Cook the flank steak directly on grill grate for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperatures registers 135℉ on an instant-read thermometer (for medium-rare).

    135 ˚F / 57 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Remove the flank steak from the grill and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

  • Step 6

    Slice against the grain on a sharp diagonal and serve. Enjoy!

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