Zesty Western Flank Steak

Directions

1. Combine dry ingredients.
2. Pat your flank steak dry with paper towels and prepare to apply your dry rub created above. Rub all sides of the flank steak with 2 tablespoons of oil. Then, apply your dry rub.
3. Cast Iron: Heat a large cast iron skillet on high heat for several minutes or just until smoking point. Add remaining oil, then add the steak.
4. Sear each side for 1 minute. Flip again and let cook for 2 to 3 minutes and repeat with other side of the steak. Cook to your preference, checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer:
5. Rare: 120 °F, Medium Rare: 130 °F, Medium 140 °F, Medium Well: 150 °F, Well Done: 160+ °F. (USDA recommends steaks and roasts be cooked to 145 °F [medium] and then rested for at least 3 minutes.)
6. After reaching your preferred internal temperature, move the flank steak to a plate to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
7. Cut the steak into thin slices (about 1/4 inch), slicing against the grain.