Five-Spice Flank Steak

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.
2. 2
   Coat a cast-iron skillet with cooking spray and place in the oven while preparing the spice rub.
3. 3
   Combine the sugar, five-spice powder, garlic powder and salt in a small bowl.
4. 4
   Sprinkle half the mixture evenly over the surface of the steak, then pat or rub it into the meat.
5. 5
   Turn the steak over, and repeat on the second side.
6. 6
   Place the steak in the hot cast-iron skillet.
7. 7
   Cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side, depending on desired degree of doneness.
8. 8
   Remove the steak from the oven, and let it rest on the carving board for 3 to 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Cut it across the grain on the diagonal in thin strips.