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Spice-Rubbed T-Bone Steaks

Name: Spice-Rubbed T-Bone Steaks
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon hot paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 T-bone steaks, cut 1 inch thick (3 1/4 pounds total), at room temperature

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Big, thick steaks need a lot of seasoning, so be sure to cover them liberally with salt, pepper and any rub before grilling.Plus: F&W's Grilling Guide More Amazing Steaks

By Melissa Rubel Jacobson

Updated on January 15, 2020

Spice-Rubbed T-Bone Steaks — Photo: © Con Poulos

Total Time:

20 mins

Yield:

4

Ingredients

2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 T-bone steaks, cut 1 inch thick (3 1/4 pounds total), at room temperature

Directions

Light a grill. In a small bowl, mix the ancho chile powder, cumin, paprika and garlic powder with 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Season the steaks with the spice rub. Grill over moderate heat for 8 minutes per side for medium-rare; transfer to a work surface and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Suggested Pairing

Try a berry-inflected, peppery Argentinean Malbec.