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Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Chili Cumin Spice Rub

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The spice rub that we have used in this recipe works equally well with other steaks such as sirloin.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
two 1/2-inch-thick rib-eye steaks (each about 6 ounces)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl stir together lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Pat steaks dry and spread spice rub on both sides of each steak.

    Step 2

    Heat a well-seasoned ridged grill pan over high heat until hot but not smoking and grill steaks about 2 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

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