Spice Rubbed Steak

Spice Rubbed Steak

I had a friend over for dinner the other night and we were having steak. I love steak on the grill, but it was a rainy evening and I just didn’t feel like cooking outside. What I decided to do, was use a rub to give the steak more of a “cooked on the grill” taste. I have used this rub on chicken and pork, too. It has a slight smoky flavor from the smoked paprika. Combined with the other seasonings it is one of my favorite rub recipes. I sprinkled some of the mix on the steak and rubbed it in. I let the steak rest about 30 minutes, then broiled it. I also let the steak rest a few minutes before slicing it. It was fabulous!! So, while there is nothing better than the taste of a grilled steak, you can make do when grilling is not an option. Here is the recipe for the mix I used that night. You can also add some of the mix to baked beans.

Barbecue Seasoning/Rub

1/3 c. chili powder
¼ c. salt
3 T. onion powder
2 T. ground cumin
1 T.  paprika
1 T. garlic powder
1 T. brown sugar, optional                                                                                                      2 t. smoked paprika
1 t. cayenne
½ t. each dry mustard and dried lemon peel

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Use with 3 months. Rub on chicken, steaks, etc, before grilling.