Ingredients

  • 1 or 2 flank steaks (1 to 1 1/2 lb. each)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. white pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp. whole black peppercorn
  • 1 1/2 tsp. fennel seed
  • 2 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 2 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. garlic powder

Method

  • Grind all ingredients except steak in food processor or blender.
  • Coat both sides of flank steak with dry mixture.
  • (If cooking only 1 steak, use half the mixture and save the rest for future use.)
  • Coat a seasoned cast-iron skillet with olive oil; heat until smoking (you may want to do on an outside grill, due to smoke alarm).
  • Sear steak on both sides; meat will be black.
  • For rare, cook 5 minutes on each side.
  • For medium, cook 7 minutes on each side.
  • Slice diagonally in thin strips.