CINNAMON CHILE CRUSTED STEAKS

This is one of our favorite spice blends when we cook beef. Cinnamon, generally not used as a spice for meat, goes great to balance the spiciness of the chile peppers. The cinnamon here is subtle in flavor but adds a special something that is definitely noticeable on the palate.

We cooked this dish using a thick London-Broil steak. We served it over grilled sweet potatoes and scallion salad, substituting arugula for green beans(recipe found on the post below). Next time, we would like to serve it will cinnamon baked carrots!

Ingredients
*2 tsp. Chile Pepper (ancho)
*1 ½ tsp. Cinnamon
*1 ½ tsp Oregano
*1 tsp. Chipotle Chile Pepper
*1 tsp. Parsley
*¾ tsp. ground pepper
*½ tsp. Cumin grounded
*1 ¼ tsp sea salt
*4 NY Strip or rib-eye steaks 1 inch thick

Directions
Mix spices and salt. Rub spice blend to coat steaks

Grill over medium high heat, 8 minutes on each side or bake for 30 minutes on 350.

Cut into thin slices and serve.