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chipotle and cacao rubbed sirloin filet recipe

Chipotle-Cacao-Rubbed Sirloin Filets

A warm spice rub enlivens these pan-seared steaks.
4.50 from 8 votes
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Protein: Beef
Cut: Top Sirloin Steak
Diet: Gluten Free, Keto, Paleo
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Author: Beth Lipton

Ingredients

  • 4 to 6 ounce sirloin filets patted dry
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon natural unsweetened cocoa powder not Dutch process
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil for cooking (we like avocado oil)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 4 pieces
  • Sour cream for serving, optional

Instructions

  • Take steaks out of the refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 425ºF; place a large cast iron skillet in the oven as it preheats. In a small bowl, combine chipotle, cocoa, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the steaks.
  • Carefully remove skillet from oven and place over medium-high heat. Add oil to skillet and swirl over the surface. Place steaks in hot skillet and sear for 2 minutes. Turn and sear 2 minutes longer.
  • Turn again, place a piece of butter on top of each and return skillet to oven. Roast until an instant read thermometer stuck into thickest part of steak reads 135ºF (for medium rare), 6 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness.
  • Transfer steak to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Pass sour cream on the side, if desired.
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