Chili Rubbed Flank Steak

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 6 cups shredded red cabbage
• coarse salt
• pepper
• 1 (18 ounce) package plain prepared polenta
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks

Recipe

• 1 heat broiler; set rack 4 inches from heat. whisk vinegar and 3 teaspoons oil together in a large bowl, then add the cabbage. season with salt and pepper and toss thoroughly. refrigerate.
• 2 slice polenta crosswise into 8 equal pieces. heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet on medium heat, then add polenta and cook until golden on both sides, about 10 minutes per side. remove to paper towel, season to taste.
• 3 combine chili powder, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. place steak on a broiler-proof pan. coat both sides with remaining teaspoon oil and spice mixture. broil without turning about 10 minutes for medium-rare, then let rest 5 minutes. slice thinly and serve with cabbage salad and polenta rounds.