Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• 2 tablespoons freshly and coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 teaspoons mild chili powder
• 1 1 1/2-pound flank steak
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Procedure

Preheat gas grill to medium-high heat.

In a small bowl, combine sugar, espresso, black pepper, salt, and chili powder.

Rub steak all over with vegetable oil.  Press spice mixture onto both sides of steak.

Sear 8 minutes on first side; 6 minutes on reverse.  Tent with foil, and allow meat to rest 10 minutes.  Slice thinly against the grain, and serve.