Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grill grate
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Four 10-ounce boneless strip steaks (about 1-inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
  • Freshly ground pepper

Method

  • 1.
  • Smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste.
  • Mix paste in bowl with the olive oil ancho powder, cocoa, cumin, and cinnamon.
  • Rub the spice mixture all over the steaks and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • 2.
  • Preheat a grill to high and oil the grate.
  • Lay the steaks on the hottest part of the grill and cook until charred, about 4 minutes.
  • Turn and grill the other side until charred, about 4 minutes more for medium-rare.
  • Transfer steaks to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • 3.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium skillet and add the corn.
  • Cook, shaking and stirring until the corn chars and butter smells nutty, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve steaks with the corn.
  • Calories: 692
  • Total Fat: 44 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 16 grams
  • Total Carbohydrate: 16 grams
  • Protein: 57 grams
  • Sodium: 353 milligrams
  • Cholesterol: 202 milligrams
  • Fiber: 3 grams