Blackened Flank Steak

Name: Blackened Flank Steak
Ingredients: 1 or 2 flank steaks (1 to 1 1/2 lb. each); 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. white pepper; 1 1/2 tsp. whole black peppercorn; 1 1/2 tsp. fennel seed; 2 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; 2 1/2 tsp. dry mustard; 2 Tbsp. garlic powder

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 or 2 flank steaks (1 to 1 1/2 lb. each)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 1/2 tsp. whole black peppercorn
1 1/2 tsp. fennel seed
2 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
2 Tbsp. garlic powder

Directions

1

Grind all ingredients except steak in food processor or blender.
2

Coat both sides of flank steak with dry mixture.
3

(If cooking only 1 steak, use half the mixture and save the rest for future use.)
4

Coat a seasoned cast-iron skillet with olive oil; heat until smoking (you may want to do on an outside grill, due to smoke alarm).
5

Sear steak on both sides; meat will be black.
6

For rare, cook 5 minutes on each side.
7

For medium, cook 7 minutes on each side.
8

Slice diagonally in thin strips.