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Chipotle-Cacao Rubbed Sirloin Filets

Chipotle-Cacao Rubbed Sirloin Filets on a plate
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10 min

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Beef

A warm spice rub enlivens these pan-seared steaks.

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Ingredients

  • 4 to 6 ounce sirloin filets

    patted dry

  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder

  • 1 teaspoon natural unsweetened cocoa powder

    not Dutch process

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon oil

    for cooking (we like avocado oil)

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

    cut into 4 pieces

  • Sour cream

    for serving, optional

Step By Step

Instructions

1
Take steaks out of the refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature.
2
Preheat oven to 425ºF; place a large cast iron skillet in the oven as it preheats. In a small bowl, combine chipotle, cocoa, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the steaks.
3
Carefully remove skillet from oven and place over medium-high heat. Add oil to skillet and swirl over the surface. Place steaks in hot skillet and sear for 2 minutes. Turn and sear 2 minutes longer.
4
Turn again, place a piece of butter on top of each and return skillet to oven. Roast until an instant read thermometer stuck into thickest part of steak reads 135ºF (for medium rare), 6 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness.
5
Transfer steak to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Pass sour cream on the side, if desired.

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