North African Flank Steak

"A zesty spice rub of coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and thyme enhances the caramelized crust that forms when the steak is pan-seared. From Good Housekeeping's Best Recipes 2004."
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • In small bowl, combine all ingredients except steak and oil. Rub spice mixture on both sides of steak. If you like, place steak on plate; let stand at room temperature 15 minutes Meanwhile, in nonstick 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Add steak to skillet and cook 14-16 minutes for medium-rare or until desired doneness, turning steak over once.
  • Transfer steak to cutting board.
  • To serve, thinly slice steak diagonally against the grain.

Questions & Replies

  1. Is this actually an African meal?
     
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Reviews

  1. I liked it a lot, but made the mistake of turning over the steak to much... Goes well with harisasauce.
     
  2. I loved this treatment for flank steak - so easy with no real preparation. The spice combination was really good, flavorful without being spicy. I had extra and used it n roasted vegetables which were also great. My meat was really quite cold - just barely defrosted - so I let it rest 20 minutes before cooking. Made this in a cast iron skillet heated until almost smoking, then turned the heat down after adding the steak. Tis gave me a beatiful spice crust that sealed the steak quite nicely. I cooked my steak a total of 9 minutes which gave me a rare center and medium ends. Guessing 15 minutes would be very closer to well done. Also, I let the steak rest 5 minutes before cutting. Vy tender and juicy.
     
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