3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp ancho chili powder
1 tbsp cumin
1/4 cup brown sugar
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper (to taste)
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp roughly chopped parsley (optional)
coarse salt for garnish
Take the steaks out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking.
Place all of the spices into a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine rub about 4 tbsp the spices all over the steak.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and place the steaks on the grill. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove to a cutting board and let rest for about 5 minutes loosely covered with foil.
Slice the steak against the grain and drizzle with a little olive oil. Finish with coarse salt and some chopped parsley.
Have you ever considered putting chocolate on your steak? This recipe combines the sweet and savory flavors of cocoa and chili powder for a flavor you won't soon forget. Make Valentine's Day extra special this year with a sweet steak recipe.
