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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Cocoa Rubbed Flank Steak Sandwiches

15 MINPrep Time
30 MINCook Time
6Servings
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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Cocoa Rubbed Flank Steak Sandwiches

Category

Main Course

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish (well drained)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • Kosher salt
  • One 2-pound flank steak
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa power
  • 1 tablespoon ground dark-roast coffee
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 ciabatta rolls

Instructions

  1. This recipe originally appeared on Giada Entertains. Episode: Valentine’s Day Cookout.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the mascarpone, horseradish, ketchup and 1/2 teaspoon salt with a rubber spatula. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Allow the flank steak to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high.
  4. Meanwhile, mix together the cocoa powder, coffee, cumin and paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle the steak on both sides with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and rub with the cocoa mixture, followed by the olive oil (to help the spices stick).
  5. Grill the steak for about 8 minutes per side, until an instant-read thermometer registers 125 degrees F in the thickest part. Remove from the grill and let rest for at least 10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, cut the ciabatta rolls through the equator and grill, cut-side down, until golden brown and nicely marked, about 1 minute. Spread the rolls with the mascarpone mixture.
  7. Thinly slice the steak against the grain and pile onto the rolls. Slice the sandwiches in half and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
452
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
29 grams
Protein
39 grams
Fat
19 grams
Saturated Fat
9 grams
Cholesterol
109 milligrams
Sodium
432 milligrams
Fiber
1 grams
Sugar
2 grams
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1 comment

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    Elena M - Jun 09

    Hey Giada, I will definitely make this recipe! I love flank steak! Just to let you know when I was reading I came across a misspelled word. In the instructions, cocoa powder needs to be fixed. It says "cocoa power " instead of cocoa powder. Thank you for the recipe! I can’t wait to make it!! :)

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