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Southwestern Cinnamon Steak Rub

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Southwestern Cinnamon Steak Rub
  • Prep Time:10 minutes
  • Cook Time:31 minutes
  • Serves:8
 
Tagged:
low calorie, low carbohydrate, low sodium, spices for health, antioxidants, cinnamon, Oregano, Paprika, Cumin, healthy, Southwestern, steak, entree, meat, main dish, Brown Sugar, McCormick®,

An antioxidant trio of warm cinnamon, earthy oregano and sweet paprika marry well with toasty cumin seed and a touch of brown sugar in this Southwestern-flavored rub. Toasting the cumin seeds intensifies their flavor.

Recipe courtesy of McCormick®.

NUTRITION INFORMATION (per serving): Calories: 204, Fat: 12 g, Carbohydrates: 3 g, Cholesterol: 62 mg, Sodium: 146 mg, Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 21 g.

 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Cumin Seed
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt using McCormick® Sea Salt Grinder
  • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Red Pepper, Ground
  • 2 pounds New York strip steaks

Preparation

  • 1
    Toast cumin seeds in small dry skillet on medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until aromatic. Remove from skillet. Crush seeds using mortar and pestle, spice mill, clean coffee grinder or rolling pin.
  • 2
    Mix brown sugar, cumin and remaining spices. Rub spice mixture evenly on both sides of steaks. Cover loosely. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Broil or grill over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes per side or until desired doneness.

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